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Question 319774: Solve using the five-step problem-solving process. Show all steps necessary to arrive at your solution.
The complement of an angle measures 54° less than the angle. Find the measure of the angle.

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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let the angle be xdeg
The complement = x-54
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The sum of complimentary angles = 90
x+x-54=90
2x=144
x=72 deg