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

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Question 540996: The difference between the measures of the two complementary angles is 16 degrees. Determine the measure of the two angles.
Answer by friesr(113) About Me  (Show Source):
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angle 1 = x
angle 2 = x-16
complementary angles = 90 deg
x+x-16=90
2x-16=90
2x=106
x=53
Angle 1 = 53 deg
Angle 2 = 53-16 = 37deg
a1+a2=90
53+37=90