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Question 104376This question is from textbook Beggining Algebra
: I need help solving this word problem.... Find+the+measure+of+an+angle+whose+supplement+measures+39+more+than+twice+its+complement.This question is from textbook Beggining Algebra

Answer by stanbon(48558) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the measure of an angle whose supplement measures 39 more than twice its complement
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EQUATION:
180-x = 2(90-x)+39
180-x = 180-2x+39
x = 39 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.