SOLUTION: Find the measure of an angle whose measure is 70 degrees more than its complement

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Question 433049: Find the measure of an angle whose measure is 70 degrees more than its complement
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Hi
Let x and (90°-x)represent the meausre of the angle and its complement respectively
Question states***
x = (90°-x) + 70°
2x = 160°
x = 80°
CHECKING our Answer***
80° = 10° + 70°


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