SOLUTION: One of two complementary angles measures 18 degrees more than twice the other. Find the supplementary angle of the smaller angle.

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Question 1073409: One of two complementary angles measures 18 degrees more than twice the other. Find the supplementary angle of the smaller angle.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=2y%2B18
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2y%2B18%2By=90
3y=90-18
y=30-6
y=24
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x=2%2A24%2B18
x=66
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The smaller angle is highlight_green%28y=24%29.


SUPPLEMENT OF y
180-24=highlight_green%28156%29