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Two angles are supplementary angles. One angle measures 58 degrees. The other angle measures 3n + 5 degrees. What is the value of n?

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Answer:

39

Explanation:

Angles are supplementary when they add up to 180. So, we know the other angle that isn't 58 is
180-58=122. Therefore,
122=3n+5\\3n=117\\n=39

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