Hi,

Let x represent angle A

B = (90-x)

C= (180-x)

write as we read***

B = C/6

(90-x) = (180-x)/6

solve for x

6(90-x) = 180 -x

540 - 6x = 180 -x

360 = 5x

72 = x

A= 72degrees,  B= 18degrees and C= 108degrees

checking our answer

18degrees = 108degrees/6 

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