an angle measures 15 more than twice it's supplement. find themeasure of it's supplement.

Faith Welch

Faith Welch

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2022-07-27

An angle measures 15 more than twice it's supplement. find themeasure of it's supplement.

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taguetzbo

taguetzbo

Beginner2022-07-28Added 16 answers

Let x = angle
180 - x will then be the supplement.
Set up the equation:
x = 2(180-x)-15
x = 360 - 2x - 15
3x = 375
x = 125 and its supplement is 180-125 = 55
Prove it: 55 x 2 = 110 + 15 = 125
125 + 55 = 180

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