SOLUTION: angle B is the complement of angle A, angle B=51 degrees, and angle A=(3x-12) Can you help me understand how to start and do this. Thanks Ricky rawolosuk@yahoo.com

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Question 723386: angle B is the complement of angle A, angle B=51 degrees, and angle A=(3x-12) Can you help me understand how to start and do this.
Thanks Ricky rawolosuk@yahoo.com

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
angle B is the complement of angle A,
angle B=51 degrees, and angle A=(3x-12)
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A + B = 90 degrees
A + 51 = 90
A = 39
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3x-12 = 39
3x = 51
x = 17
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Cheers,
Stan H.