SOLUTION: the measure of an angle is 44 more then the measure of its supplement? what are the measures of these angles

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Question 15765: the measure of an angle is 44 more then the measure of its supplement? what are the measures of these angles
Answer by tran3209(100) About Me  (Show Source):
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You must suppose x is the measurement of the first angle, the supplement of this angle is x+44. The two angles added to together is equal to 180.
(x)+(x+44)= 180
2x + 44= 180
2x= 180-44
2x = 136
x = 68
The two angles measure 68 and 112.