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2 April, 17:45

In a right triangle, the acute angles measure 2x + 50 and 3x degrees. What is the measure of the smallest angle of the triangle?

A) 10°

B) 24°

C) 40°

D) 50

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  1. 2 April, 21:08
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    Since this is a right triangle the two acute angles must sum to 90 degrees because a triangle's angles must sum to 180 degrees.

    2x+50+3x=90

    5x+50=90

    5x=40

    x=8

    So the smallest angle is 3x=3*8=24°
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