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The sum of two angles is 85. Angle 2 is 115 smaller than 3 times angle 1. what are the measures of the two angles?
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let
a = the measure of Angle 1
b = the measure of Angle 2
The sum of two angles is 85
a + b = 85
Angle 2 is 115 smaller than 3 times angle 1
b = 3a - 115
by solving the system of equations
a + b = 85
b = 3a - 115
we find
a = 50 degrees
b = 35 degrees
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the two angles measures are 50 and 35.