Set Up Equation: Since the sum of angles in a triangle is always 180∘, we can set up an equation with the given angle and the ratio of the other two angles.Let's call the smaller angle 2x and the larger angle 5x.So, we have 110∘+2x+5x=180∘.
Combine Like Terms: Now, let's combine like terms (2x+5x) to simplify the equation.110°+7x=180°.
Subtract and Solve: Next, we'll subtract 110° from both sides to solve for 7x.7x=180°−110°.7x=70°.
Find Value of x: Now, we divide both sides by 7 to find the value of x.x=770°.x=10°.
Find Missing Angles: We can now find the measures of the two missing angles by multiplying x by 2 and by 5. The smaller angle is 2x, which is 2×10°=20°. The larger angle is 5x, which is 5×10°=50°.
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