Since, ∠A and ∠B are supplementary angles.
∴m∠A + m∠B = 180
∴m∠A + x + 20 = 180
∴m∠A + x + 20 – 20 = 180 – 20 …. (Subtracting 20 from both sides)
∴m∠A + x = 160
∴m∠A + x – x = 160 – x ….(Subtracting x from both sides)
∴m∠A = (160 – x)°
∴The measure of ∠A is (160 – x)°.