SOLUTION: The measure of an angle and its supplement are in the ratio 7:3. Find the measure of the two angles

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Question 844701: The measure of an angle and its supplement are in the ratio 7:3. Find the measure of the two angles
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Hi,

The measure of an angle +highlight_green%28x%29+ and its supplement are in the ratio 7:3.

+x%2F%28180-x%29+=+7%2F3     | Cross Multiplying to solve

   3x = 1260° - 7x

   10x = 1260°

     x = 126° and its supplement is 54° 

CHECKING our answer***

126%2F54+=+7%2F3

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