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Two of the angles in a triangle measure 56° and 6° what is the measure of the third angle

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The sum of angle in a triangle is 180°

If two of the angles in a triangle is 56° and 6°

Let x be the third angle

56 + 6 + x = 180° (sum of angle in a triangle)

62° + x = 180°

subtract 62° from both-side of the equation

x = 180° - 62°

x = 118°

Hence, the third side is 118°

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