SOLUTION: Three times the supplement equals eight times the compliment. Thank you...

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Question 500820: Three times the supplement equals eight times the compliment. Thank you...
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(180 - x) = 8(90 - x)
540 - 3x = 720 - 8x
5x = 180
x = 36 degrees
The supplement is 144 degrees.
The complement is 54 degrees.
3(144) = 432
8(54) = 432
This does check.
Cleomenius.