SOLUTION: the measure of an angle is 9 degrees more than twice its complement. Find the measure of each angle.
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Question 638322: the measure of an angle is 9 degrees more than twice its complement. Find the measure of each angle.
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X=2Y+9
X+Y=180
(2Y+9)+Y=180
3Y=180-9
3Y=171
Y=171/3
Y=57 DEGREES FOR THE SMALLER ANGLE
X=2*57+9
X=114+9
X=123 DEGREES FOR THE LARGER ANGLE.
PROOF:
57+123=180
180=180
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