SOLUTION: Angel A and angle B are complementary, that is their measurements add up to 90 degrees. Angle B measures 32 degrees more than angle A. What are the measurements of the two angles ?

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Question 818135: Angel A and angle B are complementary, that is their measurements add up to 90 degrees. Angle B measures 32 degrees more than angle A. What are the measurements of the two angles ?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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b = a + 32
a + b = 90
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a + b = 90
a + a + 32 = 90
2a = 58
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a = 29
b = 61
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