SOLUTION: In triangle JKL, angle J is 29 degrees and angle K is 86. What is the measure of angle L?

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Question 823267: In triangle JKL, angle J is 29 degrees and angle K is 86. What is the measure of angle L?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = measure of angle L

In all triangles, the 3 angles ALWAYS add to 180 degrees

(Angle J) + (Angle K) + (Angle L) = 180

(29) + (86) + (x) = 180

29 + 86 + x = 180

115 + x = 180

x = 180 - 115

x = 65

Answer: the measure of angle L is 65 degrees