SOLUTION: a home has a triangular backyard. the second angle of the triangle is twice as large as the first. The third angle of the triangle is 24 degrees more than the first. Find the third

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Question 931820: a home has a triangular backyard. the second angle of the triangle is twice as large as the first. The third angle of the triangle is 24 degrees more than the first. Find the third angle.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x the first angle
x + 2x + (x+24) = 180°
4x = 156
x = 39°
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3rd angle is 63° 39%2B24
And...checking
39° + 78° + 63° = 180°