SOLUTION: An angle is 24 degrees less than twice the measure of its complement. Find the measure of the angle.

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Question 1168432: An angle is 24 degrees less than twice the measure of its complement. Find the measure of the angle.
Answer by APmathman(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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A+B=90
x+(2x-24)=90
x+2x-24=90
3x=114
x=38
PLUG INTO 2x-24, it the angle you need to find
Angle B=2(38)-24
Angle B=52 degrees