SOLUTION: The sum of an angle and three times its complement increased by 2 degrees is 92 degrees. How do I write this as an equation?

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Question 835370: The sum of an angle and three times its complement increased by 2 degrees is 92 degrees.
How do I write this as an equation?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sum of an angle and , x+ .....

and three times its, +3*.....

its complement increased by 2 degrees , (90-x)+2....

What you have for the left hand member is x%2B3%28%2890-x%29%2B2%29, but the description is still a bit ambiguous.

The finished equation, using "...is 92 degrees." becomes x%2B3%28%2890-x%29%2B2%29=92, and you can solve for x.