SOLUTION: An angle measures 38 degrees less than its complement. Find the measures of the two angles. Would it be 38 degrees and 52 degrees?

Question 276214: An angle measures 38 degrees less than its complement. Find the measures of the two angles. Would it be 38 degrees and 52 degrees?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
An angle measures 38 degrees less than its complement. Find the measures of the two angles. Would it be 38 degrees and 52 degrees?
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Can't be that, 38 is not 38 less than 52.
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A + (A-38) = 90
2A - 38 = 90
2A = 128
A = 64
The complement is 26

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