Question 1085548
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x + (x + 20) + (x + 40) = 180 degrees

is your equation.


3x + 60 = 180  --->  3x = 180 - 60 = 120  --->  x = 40.


<U>Answer</U>.  the smallest angle in the triangle is of 40 degrees.
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