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One angle in a supplementary pair of angles measures 35° more than the other angle. what is the measure, in degrees, of the smaller angle?

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Take away the difference
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180 - 35 = 145

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Find the smaller angle
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145 ÷ 2 = 72.5°

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Answer: The smaller angle is 72.5°
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