SOLUTION: The supplement of and angle measures 40 degrees more than twice its compliment.

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Question 308368: The supplement of and angle measures 40 degrees more than twice its compliment.

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the angle???

Let x= the angle
90-x= the complement
180-x= the supplement

The equation is
180-x=2(90-x)+40
180-x=180-2x+40
-x=-2x+40

Add +2x to each side:
-x+2x=-2x+2x+40
x=40

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired