Mathematics
Find an angle which is one-fifth of its supplement.
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Answer
Let the angle be x.
Its supplement is (180° - x).
The problem states the angle is of its supplement.
∴ x =
⇒ 5x = 180° - x
⇒ 5x + x = 180°
⇒ 6x = 180°
⇒ x =
⇒ x = 30°
Hence, the required angle measures 30°.
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