The angles of a triangle add up to 180 degrees. The second angle is 20 degrees larger than the smallest angle. The third angle is 2 times as big as the smallest angle. Find the measure of the smallest angle (in degrees)

The angles of a triangle add up to 180 degrees. The second angle is 20 degrees larger than the smallest angle. The third angle is 2 times as big as the smallest angle. Find the measure of the smallest angle (in degrees)

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

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Problem 435PT: The measure of one angle of a triangle is twice the measure of the smallest angle. The measure of...

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The angles of a triangle add up to 180 degrees.

The second angle is 20 degrees larger than the smallest angle.

The third angle is 2 times as big as the smallest angle.

Find the measure of the smallest angle (in degrees)

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