SOLUTION: two angles are supplementary.The larger is 6 more than twice the smaller angle.find the two angles.

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Question 465608: two angles are supplementary.The larger is 6 more than twice the smaller angle.find the two angles.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Let x and (180°-x) represent the smaller and Larger angle respectively
(180°-x) = 2x + 6°
Solving for x
174° = 3x
x = 58° , the smalller angle. The larger 122° (180°-58°)
CHECKING our Answer***
122° = 2*58° + 6 = 116° + 6°
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