SOLUTION: the measure of the angles of a triangle are represented by x, 2x + 25, and 3x +5. Find the measure of the largest angle.

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Question 336474: the measure of the angles of a triangle are represented by x, 2x + 25, and 3x +5. Find the measure of the largest angle.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The angles in a triangle sum to 180 degrees.
x%2B2x%2B25%2B3x%2B5=180
6x%2B30=180
6x=150
x=25
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3x%2B5=3%2825%29%2B5=75%2B5=highlight%2880%29degrees