document.write( "Question 164523: How many degrees is the measure of the supplement of an angle whose complement measures 50 degrees? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #121316 by gonzo(654)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x = angle \n" ); document.write( "90-x = complement of angle. \n" ); document.write( "180-x = supplement of angle. \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "90-x = 50 (given) \n" ); document.write( "x = 40 \n" ); document.write( "180-40 = 140 \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "angle = 40 \n" ); document.write( "complement of angle = 50 (40 + 50 = 90) \n" ); document.write( "supplement of angle = 140 (40 + 140 = 180) \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( " |