SOLUTION: The difference between two complementary angles is 46 degrees. What is the measure of the larger angle?

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Question 230187: The difference between two complementary angles is 46 degrees. What is the measure of the larger angle?
Answer by mando271(42) About Me  (Show Source):
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1st angle x, 2nd angle x-46
x+x-46=90
2x=136
x=68