The Triangle Sum Theorem states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.
Therefore, we can set up the equation:
2x + 3x + 4x = 180
Combining like terms:
9x = 180
Dividing by 9 on both sides, we get:
x = 20
Now, we can find the measure of the smallest angle by substituting x back into the expression for the smallest angle:
2x = 2*20 = 40 degrees
Therefore, the measure of the smallest angle in this triangle is 40 degrees.
The angles of a triangle measure 2x 3x and 4x using the Triangle Sum Theorem find the measure of the smallest angle in this triangle
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