SOLUTION: Find the measure of an angle whose measure is 70 degrees more than its complement

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Question 433049: Find the measure of an angle whose measure is 70 degrees more than its complement
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Let x and (90°-x)represent the meausre of the angle and its complement respectively

Question states***

   x = (90°-x) + 70°

   2x = 160°

    x = 80°



CHECKING our Answer***

 80° = 10° + 70°