SOLUTION: the measures of 2 angles are in the ratio 7:8 and they are suupplementary angles what are their measures in degrees

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Question 699119: the measures of 2 angles are in the ratio 7:8 and they are suupplementary angles what are their measures in degrees
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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7+8=15
180/15=12 is the multiplier of the ratios.
7*12=84 ans. for the smaller angle.
8*12=96 ans. for the larger angle.
proof:
84+96=180
180=180
84/96=7/8
96*7=84*8
672=672