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Adjacent Angles 976Ae0

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1. The problem states that two adjacent angles, \(\angle A\) and \(\angle B\), have a ratio of 1:5 and that \(\angle B > \angle A\). We need to find the measures of these angles. 2. Since the angles are adjacent and form a straight line, their sum is \(180^\circ\). So, \(\angle A + \angle B = 180^\circ\). 3. Let \(\angle A = x\). Then \(\angle B = 5x\) because the ratio is 1:5. 4. Substitute into the sum equation: $$x + 5x = 180$$ 5. Simplify: $$6x = 180$$ 6. Solve for \(x\): $$x = \frac{180}{6}$$ $$x = 30$$ 7. Therefore, \(\angle A = 30^\circ\) and \(\angle B = 5 \times 30 = 150^\circ\). 8. Check that \(\angle B > \angle A\) and that their sum is \(180^\circ\), which is true. Final answer: \(\angle A = 30^\circ\), \(\angle B = 150^\circ\).