SOLUTION: the measure of an angle is 44 more than the measure of its supplement. find the measure of the angles.

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Question 96530This question is from textbook geometry
: the measure of an angle is 44 more than the measure of its supplement.
find the measure of the angles. This question is from textbook geometry

Answer by psbhowmick(878) About Me  (Show Source):
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let the angle = x degrees.
Its supplement = (180 - x) degrees.

Now, the angle - its supplement = 44.

So, x - (180 - x) = 44
or 2x = 44 + 180 = 224
or x = 224/2 = 112

So, the reqd. angle is 112 degrees.