How do u convert relative angle to absolute angles?

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ie: in the figure theta 3 i got i want theta 2 what formula would i use
 
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Luongo said:
ie: in the figure theta 3 i got i want theta 2 what formula would i use


help please
 
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It's basic geometry.
Assuming the line I've drawn is parallel to the x axis

th2 = th3 -th
and
th = 180 - th1
Therefore
th2 = th1 + th3 - 180