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The difference of two complementary angles is 27 degrees. Find the measures of the angles (in degrees).
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Question 1190809: Translate to a system of equations and solve.
The difference of two complementary angles is 27 degrees. Find the measures of the angles (in degrees).
smaller angle-
larger angle- Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! a+b=90 definition of complementary angle
a-b=27
add them
2a=117
a=58.5 degrees
b=31.5 degrees
