SOLUTION: the ratio of an angle to its supp is 7:8. Find the measure of the larger angle.

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Question 794704: the ratio of an angle to its supp is 7:8. Find the measure of the larger angle.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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7x+8x=180
15x=180
x=180/15
x=12
7x=84
8x=96