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Angles R and S are complementary. If angle R is = 4x - 20 and angle S = 6x - 7, then angle R measures ___ degrees.

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Answer:

26.8°

Explanation:

4x - 20 + 6x - 7 = 90

10x -27 =90

10x = 90+27

10x= 117

x = 11.7

so, the angle R = 4x-20 =4(11.7)-20

= 46.8-20 = 26.8°

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