SOLUTION: The measure of an angle is 50 more than that of its complement. Find the measure of each angle. 70, 20

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Question 776585: The measure of an angle is 50 more than that of its complement. Find the measure of each angle. 70, 20
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The measure of an angle is 50 more than that of its complement. Find the measure of each angle.
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A + C = 90 degs
(C+50) + C = 90
2C + 50 = 90
2C = 40
C = 20
A = 70