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This image depicts a triangle \( PQR \), with two given angle expressions for angles \( \angle Q \) and \( \angle R \). The problem asks us to find the measure of angle \( \angle P \).

### Information:
1. \( \angle Q = 3x + 2^\circ \)
2. \( \angle R = 5x - 11^\circ \)
3. \( \overline{PQ} \) is congruent to \( \overline{PR} \), meaning the triangle is isosceles (since two sides are equal).

### Solving:
In an isosceles triangle, the angles opposite the congruent sides are equal. This means:
\[
\angle Q = \angle R
\]

Thus, we can set up the following equation:
\[
3x + 2^\circ = 5x - 11^\circ
\]

Now, I will solve this equation for \( x \).

The solution to the equation is \( x = \frac{13}{2} = 6.5 \).

Now that we know the value of \( x \), we can substitute it back into either angle expression to find the measure of angle \( Q \) (which is equal to angle \( R \)).

\[
\angle Q = 3x + 2^\circ = 3(6.5) + 2^\circ
\]

Let's calculate \( \angle Q \).The measure of \( \angle Q \) is \( 21.5^\circ \), which means \( \angle R = 21.5^\circ \) as well since they are equal.

### Now, using the angle sum property of a triangle:
\[
\angle P + \angle Q + \angle R = 180^\circ
\]
\[
\angle P + 21.5^\circ + 21.5^\circ = 180^\circ
\]
\[
\angle P = 180^\circ - 43^\circ = 137^\circ
\]

Thus, the measure of \( \angle P \) is \( 137^\circ \).

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to expand on this topic:
1. How do we prove that the angles opposite congruent sides are equal in an isosceles triangle?
2. What is the relationship between the base angles of an isosceles triangle?
3. How can we apply the exterior angle theorem to an isosceles triangle?
4. What are other properties of isosceles triangles besides angle equality?
5. How would the solution change if the triangle were equilateral?

**Tip:** In any triangle, always check if it's isosceles or equilateral. This can simplify angle calculations due to symmetry.

Find the measure of angle P in the triangle with angles Q = 3x + 2° and R = 5x - 11°.

This geometry problem involves finding the missing angle in an isosceles triangle with given algebraic expressions for two angles. Learn how to solve for angle P using algebra and geometry principles.

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