SOLUTION: The measurement of angle ABD and angle CBD are in the ratio 2:3. If the measurement of angle ABC is 70, what is the measurement of angle ABD and angle CBD?

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Question 316814: The measurement of angle ABD and angle CBD are in the ratio 2:3. If the measurement of angle ABC is 70, what is the measurement of angle ABD and angle CBD?
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ABD%2FCBD=2%2F3
ABD%2BCBD=70
2x%2B3x=70
5x=70
x=14
ABD:+2x=2%2814%29=28+ degrees
CBD:+3x=3%2814%29=42 degrees