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An angle measure 8 less than the measure of its supplementary angle.what is the angle measure of each angle

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Explanation:

Let the larger angle be x.

Smaller angle = x - 8

As both angles are supplementary,

x + (x - 8) = 180°

2x - 8 = 180°

2x = 188°

x = 94°

Therefore, larger angle = 94°

Smaller angle = 94° - 8° = 86°

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