Asked by trey
The measure of an angle's supplement is 44 less than the measure of the angle. Find the measure of the angle and its supplement.
Answers
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Let x = the measure of the angle.
x + (x - 44) = 180
2x = 180 + 44
2x = 224
x = 112
Check it.
112 - 44 = 68
68 + 112 = 180
x + (x - 44) = 180
2x = 180 + 44
2x = 224
x = 112
Check it.
112 - 44 = 68
68 + 112 = 180