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An angle is 16° less than its supplement. What is the angle's measure?

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Answer:

82 degrees

Explanation:

So a supplemental angle has the equation A = (180-B)

Start with writing a formula. A is the angle you need to find.

A+B=180

A=B-16

Use substitution.

B-16+B=180

2B=196

B=98

Use substitution again.

A+B=180

A+98=180

A=180-98

A=82

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