SOLUTION: the question was can the measure of a complementary angle equal the exact measure of 1/2 of a supplementary angle. I did this: 1/2(180-x) = 90-x 90

SOLUTION: the question was can the measure of a complementary angle equal the exact measure of 1/2 of a supplementary angle. I did this: 1/2(180-x) = 90-x 90 - x/2 = 90-x x/2 = x becau

Question 13981: the question was can the measure of a complementary angle equal the exact measure of 1/2 of a supplementary angle. I did this:
1/2(180-x) = 90-x
90 - x/2 = 90-x
x/2 = x
because i got x/2 = x -- I said yes, and needed to explain, but got it wrong. I am just confused and would appreciate any help.

Answer by longjonsilver(2297) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/2 = x gives
x = 2x
0 = x

so the angle x would have to be zero... no angle there :-)

So answer is no.

jon.
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