SOLUTION: 1)If the measure of two supplementary angles are in the ratio 2:7, what is the measure of the smaller angle?

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Question 233428: 1)If the measure of two supplementary angles are in the ratio 2:7, what is the measure of the smaller angle?

Answer by rfer(2688) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+7x=180
9x=180
x=20
2x=40 degrees
7x=140 degrees