SOLUTION: Find the measure of the larger two supplementary angles. The measure of the larger is four times the smaller.

Question 1120552: Find the measure of the larger two supplementary angles. The measure of the larger is four times the smaller.
Answer by ikleyn(52803) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x + 4x = 180 degrees.


5x = 180 degrees.


x =  = 36 degrees is the smaller angle.


The larger angle is  4*36 = 144 degrees.


Check.  36 + 144 = 180 degrees.    ! Correct !

For your info: supplementary angles sum up to 180 degrees.

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