SOLUTION: The ratio of the measures of two supplementary angles is 8:4. What is the measure of the smaller angle?

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Question 869079: The ratio of the measures of two supplementary angles is 8:4. What is the measure of the smaller angle?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Let x represent the constant of proportionality
8x + 4x = 180°
12x = 180°
x = 15°
smaller angle is = 60°

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