SOLUTION: The measure of an angle is 27 less than the measure of its complement. Find the measure of each angle.

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Question 490563: The measure of an angle is 27 less than the measure of its complement. Find the measure of each angle.
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + x + 27 = 90
2x + 27 = 63
x = 31.5 degrees.
31.5 + 27 = 58.5 degrees.
31.5 degrees + 58.5 degrees = 90 degrees.
Cleomenius.