SOLUTION: the complement of angle M is 46 degrees more then angle M

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Question 629944: the complement of angle M is 46 degrees more then angle M
Answer by Charles3475(23) About Me  (Show Source):
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By definition complimentary angles add to 90 degrees.

The compliment of M is equal to (90 deg - M).

90 - M = M + 46 (Given)

44 - M = M (Subtract 46 from both sides)

44 = 2M (Add M to both sides)

22 = M (Divide both sides by 2)

M = 22 (Answer)