SOLUTION: The measure of on complementary angle is 20 degrees more than twice the measure of angle x. Find the measure of angle X.

Question 986703: The measure of on complementary angle is 20 degrees more than twice the measure of angle x. Find the measure of angle X.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The measure of on complementary angle is 20 degrees more than twice the measure of angle x. Find the measure of angle X.
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Angle:: x
Complement:: 90-x
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Equation:
comp = 2*x + 20
90-x = 2x + 20
3x = 70
x = 70/3 = 23 1/3 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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