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Find the measurement of an angle if its measure is 78 less than its complement

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1. Write the equation for the complementary angles given in the problem:

x + (x + 78) = 90

2. Simplify the equation:

2x + 78 = 90

3. Subtract 78 from both sides of the equation:

2x = 12

4. Divide both sides by 2 :

x = 6

So, the measurement of the angle is:

x = 6

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