Complement of an angle is 12° more than twice the angle. Find the angle.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Angle = x°
Complementary angle = (90 − x)°
Complementary angle = 12° more than twice the angle
90 − x = 2x + 12
90 − 12 = 3x
78 = 3x
x = 26°