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algebra

Two angles are supplementary. One is 4 times the other. What is the smaller angle?

A

36

B

45

C

144

D

30

Correct Answer: A

Choice Choice A is the correct answer.

  1. Equation: x+4x=180x + 4x = 180
  2. Combine: 5x=1805x = 180
  3. Divide by 5: x=36x = 36

Choice Choice C is incorrect because this is the larger angle.

Choice Choice B is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice D is incorrect because calculation error.