SOLUTION: an angle measures 15 degrees more than its complement. find the measures of the two angles. also, show the initial equation used.

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Question 361649: an angle measures 15 degrees more than its complement. find the measures of the two angles. also, show the initial equation used.
Found 2 solutions by JBarnum, rfer:
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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angle a and angle b
a=15%2Bb
a%2Bb=90


15%2Bb%2Bb=90
15%2B2b=90
2b=75
highlight%28b=37.5%29
a=15%2Bb
highlight%28a=52.5%29


Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+15=90
2x=75
x=37.5
x+15=52.5