Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Sum of the angles of a triangle = 180degrees
Combine like terms
Add 41 to both sides
Divide both sides by 41
Substitute x = 13 to find m angle p
6x - 23 + 3x -1 + 8x -17 = 180
17x - 41 = 180
17x = 221
X = 13
M < P = 3x - 1 =
3(13) -1 =
39 - 1 = 38