SOLUTION: The measure of angle A is 45 degrees more than twice the measure of angle B, its complement. What is the measure of angle B?

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Question 1098887: The measure of angle A is 45 degrees more than twice the measure of angle B, its complement. What is the measure of angle B?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=45%2B2B
and
A%2BB=90
Substituting,
%2845%2B2B%29%2BB=90
45%2B3B=90
3B=45
Solve for B then use either equation to solve for A.