SOLUTION: An angle measures 38 degrees less than its suppliment. How many degrees are in the angle?

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Question 222213: An angle measures 38 degrees less than its suppliment. How many degrees are in the angle?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x-38=180
2x=218
x=109 degrees
x-38=71 degrees