SOLUTION: The measure of an angle is 46 degrees less than the measure of its supplement. find the measure of the angle and the measure of the supplement.

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Question 215832: The measure of an angle is 46 degrees less than the measure of its supplement. find the measure of the angle and the measure of the supplement.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+(X-46)=180
2X=180+46
2X=226
X=226/2
X=113 DEGREES FOR THE LARGER ANGLE.
180-113=67 DEGREES FOR THE LESSER ANGLE.
PROOF:
113+67=180
180=180