SOLUTION: One of two supplementary angles is 8 degrees larger than the other. Find the measure of the larger angle and explain each step.
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Question 673948: One of two supplementary angles is 8 degrees larger than the other. Find the measure of the larger angle and explain each step. Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Establish variables
x = one angle
y = other angle
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x + x+8 = 180
Combine like terms
2x + 8 = 180
2x = 180 - 8
2x = 172
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Divide both sides by 2
x = 86
86 + 8 = 94
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angles are and
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