document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=180503>Question 180503</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Hello I need help on showing my work for a word problem.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The measures of complimentary angles have a sum of 90 degrees. Angle A and B are complimentary, and their measures have a difference of 20 degrees. What are the measures of the angles.  \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I know the answers (35, and 55) but don't know how to set up the equations according to the question.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "So please help. </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #135253 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><B>stanbon(75887)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=135253\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The measures of complimentary angles have a sum of 90 degrees. Angle A and B are complimentary, and their measures have a difference of 20 degrees. What are the measures of the angles. <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A + B = 90 degrees<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A - B = 20<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Add the equations to get: 2A = 110<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A = 55 degrees<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Substitute into A+B = 90 to solve for B:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "55 + B = 90<BR>\n" );
document.write( "B = 35 degrees<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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