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Find the measure of an angle which is 36 more than its complement.

A
54°
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63°
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C
36°
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27°
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Solution

The correct option is B 63°

Let the measure of the required angle be x°.

Then, the measure of its complement = (90 – x)°

Therefore,

x – (90° – x) = 36°

2x = 126°

X = 63°

Hence, the measure of the required angle is 63°.
Therefore, option C is correct.


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