SOLUTION: The measure of an angles complement is 24 less than twice the measure of the angle.find the measure of the angle and its complement

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Question 700290: The measure of an angles complement is 24 less than twice the measure of the angle.find the measure of the angle and its complement
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2x-24+x=90
3x=90+24
3x=114
x=114/3
x=38
2x-24=52