Write an algebraic equation based on the description. Two angles form a linear pair. The measure of one angle is 24° more than the measure of the other angle.

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Perepm · Answer 1 · 2021-08-27T10:05:23+0000

Given:

Two angles form a linear pair.

It means sum of their measures = 180°.

And,

Measure of one angle is 24° greater than the other.

Let the other angle be x.

→ First angle = (x + 24)

According to the question,

→ 2x = 180 - 24

→ 2x = 156

→ x = 156/2

Therefore,