SOLUTION: 1. The smaller of two complementary angles is 46 less than the larger angle. Find the measures of the angles.

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Question 483231: 1. The smaller of two complementary angles is 46 less than the larger angle. Find the measures of the angles.
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + 46 + x = 90
2x = 44
x = 22 degrees
22 degrees + 68 degrees = 90 degrees, this is a good check.
Cleomenius.