SOLUTION: the difference between two complementary angles is 14. what are the measures of both angles?

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Question 349832: the difference between two complementary angles is 14. what are the measures of both angles?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+X+14=90
2X=90-14
2X=76
X=76/2
X=38 ANS. FOR THE SMALLER ANGLE.
38+14=52 ANS. FOR THE LARGER ANGLE.
PROOF:
38+52=90
90=90