SOLUTION: The complement of an angle exceeds the angle by 68 degrees. Find the angle. I did 90-x-68=x then 2x=22 then x=11. is that right? I'm so confused. Thanks!

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Question 216307: The complement of an angle exceeds the angle by 68 degrees. Find the angle.
I did 90-x-68=x then 2x=22 then x=11. is that right? I'm so confused. Thanks!
Answer by rfer(10417) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x+68=90
2x=22
x=11
x+68=79