SOLUTION: The measure of an angle's supplement is 24 less than twice the measure of the angle. Find the measure of the angle and its supplement.
I've tried:
setting up an equation but im
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Question 116453: The measure of an angle's supplement is 24 less than twice the measure of the angle. Find the measure of the angle and its supplement.
I've tried:
setting up an equation but im not sure if its correct...
2x-24=180
x=102
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+(2x-24)=180
3x-24=180
3x=180+24
3x=204
x=204/3
x=68 degrees for the smaller angle
180-68=112 degrees for the larger angle.
proof
68+(2*68-24)=180
68+136-24=180
204-24=180
180=180
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