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10 June, 10:16

5. In a triangle, the ratio of the measures of the three angles is 2 : 5 : 8. Find the measure of the smallest angle.

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  1. 10 June, 11:06
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    Answer: 24°

    Step-by-step explanation: Remember that when the ratio of the angles is 2 : 5 : 8, we can represent the angles as followed.

    2x → first angle

    5x → second angle

    8x → third angle

    Now, since the measures of the angles of a triangle add up to 180°, we can set up an equation to represent this.

    2x + 5x + 8x = 180

    We can simplify on the left side of the equation.

    15x = 180

    :15 : 15 ← divide both sides by 15

    X = 12

    Now to find the measure of the smallest angle, we simply plug 12 back in for x. Our first angle 2x measures 2 * 12 which is 24.

    Therefore, the smallest angle is 24°.
  2. 10 June, 13:45
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    Answer: 24

    Step-by-step explanation:

    2 : 5 : 8

    2x + 5x + 8x = 180 Triangle Sum Theorem

    15x = 180

    x = 12

    The smallest angle is: 2x = 2 (12) = 24
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