SOLUTION: Find the measure of the larger two supplementary angles. The measure of the larger is four times the smaller.

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Question 1120552: Find the measure of the larger two supplementary angles. The measure of the larger is four times the smaller.
Answer by ikleyn(52803) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + 4x = 180 degrees.


5x = 180 degrees.


x = 180%2F5 = 36 degrees is the smaller angle.


The larger angle is  4*36 = 144 degrees.


Check.  36 + 144 = 180 degrees.    ! Correct !


For your info: supplementary angles sum up to 180 degrees.