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Two angles form a linear pair. The measure of one angle is eight
times greater than the measure of the other angle. Find the measure
of the bigger angle only.

Respuesta :

Answer:

160

Step-by-step explanation:

Givens

Let the smaller angle = x

Let the larger angle = 8x

Equation

x + 8x = 180       Combine like terms

Solution

9x = 180             Divide by 9

9x/9 = 180/9

x = 20

Answer

The larger angle = 8 * 20 = 160