Solve.
-The largest angle of a triangle is 6 times the smallest angle and it is 3 times the other angle. Find the measure of the smallest angle.
A)10°
B)40°
C)30°
D)20°

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sum of angles in a triangle is 180°. Let the smallest angle be x. Then, the largest angle is 6x, and the other angle is 2x (since the largest is 3 times this angle). So, x + 6x + 2x = 180°, leading to 9x = 180°, and thus x = 20°.

Solve. -The Largest Angle of a Triangle Is 6 Times the the Smallest