If m∠1 = 36° and m∠2 = 2(m∠3), then m∠3 equals

Explanation

Let x = m∠3 and 2x = m∠2
m∠1 m∠2 m∠3 = 180
36 + 2x + x = 180
3x + 36 = 180
3x = 180 − 36 = 144
x = 144 ÷ 3 = 48 degrees

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