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In the figure below, m∠1 = 8x and m∠2 = (x-9). Find the angle measures.

In the figure below, m∠1 = 8x and m∠2 = (x-9). Find the angle measures.-example-1
User Rosmarine Popcorn
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Answer:

• m∠1 =168 degrees

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• m∠2 =12 degrees

Step-by-step explanation:

From the diagram, Angles 1 and 2 are on a straight line.

We know that the sum of angles on a straight line is 180 degrees.

Therefore:


m\angle1+m\angle2=180^0

Substituting the given values, we have:


\begin{gathered} 8x+x-9=180^0 \\ 9x=180+9 \\ 9x=189 \\ x=(189)/(9) \\ x=21 \end{gathered}

The measures of angles 1 and 2 are:


\begin{gathered} m\angle1=8x=8*21=168^0 \\ m\angle2=x-9=21-9=12^0 \end{gathered}

The measures of angles 1 and 2 are 168 degrees and 12 degrees respectively.

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