SOLUTION: ∠a and ∠b are supplementary. If m∠a = 2x + 4 and m∠b = 4x - 10, what is the measure of ∠a?

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Question 444948: ∠a and ∠b are supplementary. If m∠a = 2x + 4 and m∠b = 4x - 10, what is the measure of ∠a?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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a & b add to 180 degs
2x+4 + 4x-10 = 180
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Solve for x, then the angles.