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7 grade maths

The angle which is one fifth of its supplement is

  • (a) 15°
  • (b) 30°
  • (c) 45°
  • (d) 60°

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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer9 Months ago

To find the angle that is one fifth of its supplement, let's denote the angle as x. The supplement of x is 180° - x.

Setting Up the Equation

According to the problem, we have:

x = (1/5) * (180° - x)

Solving the Equation

Now, let's solve for x:

  • Multiply both sides by 5: 5x = 180° - x
  • Add x to both sides: 5x + x = 180°
  • This simplifies to: 6x = 180°
  • Now, divide by 6: x = 30°

The Correct Answer

The angle which is one fifth of its supplement is 30°. Therefore, the correct option is (b) 30°.