SOLUTION: The ratio of he measures of two supplementary angles is 4:1. Find the value of "x" and the meaure of each side

Algebra ->  Angles -> SOLUTION: The ratio of he measures of two supplementary angles is 4:1. Find the value of "x" and the meaure of each side      Log On


   

Question 956113: The ratio of he measures of two supplementary angles is 4:1. Find the value of "x" and the meaure of each side
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I think you mean angles and not sides.
4x%2Bx=180
5x=180
x=36
So then,
4x=144
and
x=36