SOLUTION: The measure of the angles of a triangle are in the extended ratio 17:16:12. What is the measure of the largest angle? A.34 B. 45 C. 48 D.68

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Question 989578: The measure of the angles of a triangle are in the extended ratio 17:16:12. What is the measure of the largest angle? A.34 B. 45 C. 48 D.68
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The measure of the angles of a triangle are in the extended ratio 17:16:12. What is the measure of the largest angle?
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17x + 16x + 12x = 180
45x = 180
x = 4
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largest = 17x = 17*4 = 68 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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A.34 B. 45 C. 48 D.68

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