SOLUTION: The measure of an angle increased by 20 degrees is equal to the measure of its compliment

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Question 1017494: The measure of an angle increased by 20 degrees is equal to the measure of its compliment
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A=angle; C=complement=A+20;
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A+C=90
A+(A+20)=90
2A=70
A=35
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ANSWER: The angle is 35 degrees.
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CHECK:
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C=A+20=35+20=55
Complement=55 degrees
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A+C=90
36+66=90
90=90
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NOTE: Complement (as in complementary angles) is not
spelled the same as compliment (polite expression of praise).