Question

The measure of an angle is 24degrees less than its complement, then the angle is ____.

Answer 1

complimentary angles add upto 90 degrees

Answer 2

yes, please help me

Answer 3

so if the measure of the angle is x, what is the measure of its compliment

Answer 4

it must be 90-x? right?

Answer 5

yes!

Answer 6

now x is 24 degrees less than 90-x
can u set up an equation using this ?

Answer 7

wait

Answer 8

90-24=66?

Answer 9

huh? nopes
hint : 'now x is 24 degrees less than 90-x' means if u add 24 to x, u get 90-x

Answer 10

oops sorry

Answer 11

you mean x+24=90-x

Answer 12

but it is wrong

Answer 13

thats correct, why u say its wrong ?

Answer 14

2x=90-24=66
x=33? right?

Answer 15

yes, absolutely correct!

Answer 16

thanx a lot champion

Answer 17

welcome ^_^