Two angles are supplementary. One of the is 18 more than 6 times the other. How large is the larger angle?

ringearV

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2021-02-05

Two angles are supplementary. One of the is 18 more than 6 times the other. How large is the larger angle?

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Delorenzoz

Delorenzoz

Skilled2021-02-06Added 91 answers

If x is the measure of one angle, then the measure of the other angle is 6x+18. Since the angles are supplementary, then the sum of their measures is 180:
x+(6x+18)=180
7x+18=180
7x=162
x=162723.1
The measure of the larger angle is:
6x+18=6(1627)+18156.9°

Jeffrey Jordon

Jeffrey Jordon

Expert2021-08-10Added 2605 answers

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