SOLUTION: The difference between the measures of two complementary angles is 16. Determine the measures of the two angles.

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Question 311533: The difference between the measures of two complementary angles is 16. Determine the measures of the two angles.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+16=90
2x+16=90
2x=74
x=37 degrees
x+16=53 degrees