Sure, let's work through the problem step by step.
1. Understanding Supplementary Angles:
Angles are supplementary if they add up to [tex]\(180^\circ\)[/tex]. This is crucial for setting up our equation.
2. Given Angles:
- Angle 4 is [tex]\((11x)^\circ\)[/tex]
- Angle 3 is [tex]\((4x)^\circ\)[/tex]
3. Setting Up the Equation:
Since angles 3 and 4 are supplementary, their measures add up to [tex]\(180^\circ\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
(11x) + (4x) = 180^\circ
\][/tex]
4. Combining Like Terms:
Combine the terms involving [tex]\(x\)[/tex] on the left side of the equation:
[tex]\[
15x = 180^\circ
\][/tex]
5. Solving for [tex]\(x\)[/tex]:
Divide both sides of the equation by 15 to solve for [tex]\(x\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
x = \frac{180^\circ}{15} = 12
\][/tex]
6. Calculating the Measure of Angle 3:
We know the measure of angle 3 is [tex]\(4x\)[/tex]. Now that we have [tex]\(x = 12\)[/tex], substitute [tex]\(x\)[/tex] back into the expression for angle 3:
[tex]\[
\text{Angle 3} = 4x = 4 \cdot 12 = 48^\circ
\][/tex]
Therefore, the measure of angle 3 is [tex]\(\boxed{48}\)[/tex] degrees. However, I see the choices given, and what happened here is I've missed the correct angle to solve. Let's step back and check if there's a calculation mistake.
[tex]\[
(11x) + (4x) = 180^\circ
15x = 180^\circ
x = \frac{180^\circ}{15}
x = 12
\][/tex]
Rechecking - calculation is correct, therefore:
[tex]\[
4(12) = 48
\][/tex]
It should have proven correct if other mistakes have not so found noted. Verifying solution and thus indeed was [tex]\(\boxed{48^\circ}\)[/tex]? Checking mistakenly overlooked correct answer.):
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