SOLUTION: The measure of an angle is 40 degrees less than the measure of its supplement. FInd the measure of the angle and the measure of its supplement. Could you try to include a diagram

Question 1049938: The measure of an angle is 40 degrees less than the measure of its supplement. FInd the measure of the angle and the measure of its supplement.
Could you try to include a diagram?

thank you
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Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The measure of an angle is 40 degrees less than the measure of its supplement. FInd the measure of the angle and the measure of its supplement.
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A = the angle
S = the supplement
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S + A = 180
S - A = 40
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Could you try to include a diagram?
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