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Suppose that angle P = 3x + 14 and angle Q = 3x - 27. If these angles are supplementary, angle Q would need to be ___ degrees.

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Answer:

Q = 69.5 degrees

Explanation:

3x + 14 + 3x - 27 = 180

6x - 13 = 180

6x = 193

x = 32.1667

Q = 3(32.1667) - 27

Q = 69.5

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