SOLUTION: The difference between the degree measures of two supplementary angles is 80. Find the degree measure of the larger angle

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Question 666086: The difference between the degree measures of two supplementary angles is 80. Find the degree measure of the larger angle
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x+y = 180
x-y = 80
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80+y + y = 180
2y = 100
y = 50
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180 - 50 = degrees in larger angle
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