SOLUTION: The smallest angle in a triangle is 1/2 as large as the largest angle. The third angle is twice the smallest angle. Find the three angles.

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Question 1069632: The smallest angle in a triangle is 1/2 as large as the largest angle. The third angle is twice the smallest angle. Find the three angles.
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x+0.5x+2(0.5x)=180
x+0.5x+x=180
2.5x=180
x=180/2.5
x=72
0.5x=36
2(0.5x)=72