Mathematics
The measure of an angle is 30° less than its supplement. Find the measure of the angle.
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Answer
Let the angle be x.
Its supplement is (180° - x).
The problem states the angle is 30° less than its supplement.
∴ x = (180° - x) - 30°
⇒ x = 150° - x
⇒ x + x = 150°
⇒ 2x = 150°
⇒ x =
⇒ x = 75°
Hence, the required angle measures 75°.
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