Cadence S.
asked • 10/08/18An angle measures 56° less than the measure of a complementary angle. What is the measure of each angle?
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Carol H. answered • 10/09/18
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Let x = the measure of the larger angle
Lex x - 56 = the measure of the smaller angle
x + x - 56 = 90
2x = 146
x = 73 degrees
x - 56 = 17 degrees
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