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 In a triangle, the second angle measures two times the first. The measure of the third angle is 170° more than the measure of the second. Find the measures of the three angles

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Answer: Let's call the first angle "x".

From the problem statement, we know that the second angle is two times the first, so:

Second angle = 2x

We also know that the third angle is 170° more than the second angle, so:

Third angle = Second angle + 170°

Third angle = 2x + 170°

We know that the sum of the three angles in a triangle is 180°, so we can set up an equation:

x + 2x + (2x + 170°) = 180°

Simplifying and solving for x:

5x + 170° = 180°

5x = 10°

x = 2°

So the first angle is 2°. Using this value, we can find the other two angles:

Second angle = 2x = 2(2°) = 4°

Third angle = 2x + 170° = 2(2°) + 170° = 174°

Therefore, the three angles in the triangle measure 2°, 4°, and 174°.

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