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An angle has a measure of (5x + 7), and another angle has a measure of (2x + 54).

Together, they form a linear pair. Find the measure of the smaller angle.​

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Answer:

92 and 88

Step-by-step explanation:

supplementary angles form a linear pair.They add up to 180o

5x + 7 2x+54 = 180

7x+61 = 180

7x=119

x=17

5*17+7=92

2*17+54=88

92+88=180

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