SOLUTION: The measure of 2 supplementary angles are in the ratio 1:9. Find the degree measure of the smaller angle.

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Question 269915: The measure of 2 supplementary angles are in the ratio 1:9. Find the degree measure of the smaller angle.
Found 2 solutions by checkley77, Alan3354:
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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1N+9N=180
10N=180
N=180/10
N=18
1*18=18 DEGREES FOR THE SMALLER ANGLE.
9*18=162 DEGREES FOR THE LARGER ANGLE.
PROOF:
18 + 162 = 180

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The measure of 2 supplementary angles are in the ratio 1:9. Find the degree measure of the smaller angle.
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Supplementary angles add to 180º
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1a + 9a = 180
a = 18
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Angles are 18º and 162º