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M<1=(x+4) degrees and m <2=7x degrees find the angle measures

M<1=(x+4) degrees and m <2=7x degrees find the angle measures-example-1

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As given in the picture, angles 1 and 2 are a linear pair. It means they're supplementary, they add up to 180 degrees.

1 + 2 = 180

x + 4 + 7x = 180

8x = 180-4

8x = 176

x = 22.

Now, for angle measures:

1: x + 4 = 22+4 = 26

2: 7x = 7*22 = 154

Answer: Angle 1 = 26 degrees

Angle 2 = 154 degrees

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