SOLUTION: How do you solve: If the measure of an angle is 2/3 he measure of its supplement, then the two angles would have what angles?

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Question 502095: How do you solve:
If the measure of an angle is 2/3 he measure of its supplement, then the two angles would have what angles?

Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x = 180
x = 36
2(36) = 72 degrees
3(36) = 108 degrees.
72 degrees + 108 degrees = 180 degrees.
This does check.
Cleomenius.