SOLUTION: One of two complementary angles is 20 degrees larger than the other. Write and solve an equation that represents this situation. Find the measure of each angle.

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Question 1196520: One of two complementary angles is 20 degrees larger
than the other. Write and solve an equation that
represents this situation. Find the measure of
each angle.
Answer by ikleyn(52802)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    x + (x+20) = 90

    2x         = 90 - 20

    2x         =   70

    x          =   70/2 = 35.


ANSWER. "One" angle is 35 degrees. Another angle is  35 + 20 = 55 degrees.

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