SOLUTION: the smallest angle in a triangle is 1/5 as large as the largest angle. the third angle is twice the smallest angle. find the three angles.

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Question 317315: the smallest angle in a triangle is 1/5 as large as the largest angle. the third angle is twice the smallest angle. find the three angles.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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.2x+x+2*.2x=180
1.6x=180
x=112.5 degrees
.2x=22.5 degrees
2*.2x=45 degrees