The measure of the supplement of an angle is 12 degrees less than the measure os the angle. Set up and solve an equation to determine the measurements of the angle and its supplement.

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The measure of the supplement of an angle is 12 degrees less than the measure os the angle. Set up and solve an equation to determine the measurements of the angle and its supplement.

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X+X-12=180

Add 12 on both sides, giving you 192 then add the x's so you get 2X=192, then divide 192 by 2 so X=96

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