Question

Two angles form a linear pair. The measure of one angle is eight

times greater than the measure of the other angle. Find the measure
of the bigger angle only.

Answer 1

160

Explanation:

Givens

Let the smaller angle = x

Let the larger angle = 8x

Equation

x + 8x = 180 Combine like terms

Solution

9x = 180 Divide by 9

9x/9 = 180/9

x = 20

Answer

The larger angle = 8 * 20 = 160