Question

solve for the value of p.
answer attempt 1 out of 2

p =

Explanation:

Step1: Use the property of angles on a straight line

The sum of angles on a straight line is \(180^{\circ}\). Here, we have \(41^{\circ}+90^{\circ}+(p - 3)^{\circ}=180^{\circ}\).

Step2: Simplify the left - hand side of the equation

First, combine the known angles: \(41+90+(p - 3)=180\).
\(131+(p - 3)=180\).
Using the distributive property \(a+(b - c)=a + b - c\), we get \(131 + p-3=180\).
Then \(p+128 = 180\).

Step3: Solve for \(p\)

Subtract 128 from both sides of the equation \(p+128-128=180 - 128\).

Answer:

\(p = 52\)