SOLUTION: The Degree measure of an angle is 15 more than twice the measure of its compliment. Find the measure of the angle and its compliment.
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Question 178283: The Degree measure of an angle is 15 more than twice the measure of its compliment. Find the measure of the angle and its compliment.
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The Degree measure of an angle is 15 more than twice the measure of its compliment. Find the measure of the angle and its compliment.
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The complement is 90 minus the angle (not compliment).
x-15 = 2(90-x)
x-15 = 180-2x
3x = 165
x = 55º
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