The measure of the largest angle of a triangle is 5 times the measure of the smallest angle while the measure of the second largest angle is 3 times the measure of the smallest angle. What is the measure of the smallest angle of this triangle?

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The measure of the largest angle of a triangle is 5 times the measure of the smallest angle while the measure of the second largest angle is 3 times the measure of the smallest angle.  What is the measure of the smallest angle of this triangle?

retireed · Answer

How many degrees in a triangle?

anonymous · Answer

uh 90degrees or like 180 I think?

retireed · Answer

Well is it 90 or 180?

anonymous · Answer

I dunno

retireed · Answer

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retireed · Answer

Sorry my dog needs to go for a walk.  I'll help you when I get back and when you figure out how many degrees are in a triangle.

anonymous · Answer

Most triangles have a 90 degree, do you know what triangle they are talking about?

retireed · Answer

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