SOLUTION: 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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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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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