SOLUTION: the ratio of two supplementary angles is 8:4. What is the measure of the smaller angle?

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Question 204905: the ratio of two supplementary angles is 8:4. What is the measure of the smaller angle?
Answer by alicealc(293) About Me  (Show Source):
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1st angle = 8x
2nd angle = 4x
8x + 4x = 180
12x = 180
x = 180/12 =15

the smaller angle = 4x = 4*15 = 60 degrees