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Question
Which angle is equal to twice its complement?
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Solution
Let the angle be x
According to the problem, x = 2 × (90 – x)
x = 180 – 2x
x + 2x = 180
3x = 180
x = `180/3`
x = 60
∴ The angle is 60°
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