SOLUTION: The difference between the measures of 2 complementary angles is 16. Find the measure of each angle.

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Question 751818: The difference between the measures of 2 complementary angles is 16. Find the measure of each angle.
Found 2 solutions by rfer, dkppathak:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+16=90
2x=90-16
2x=74
x=74/2
x=37
x+16=53

Answer by dkppathak(439) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let angle is x degree
another complementary angle will be 90-x
difference between two complementary angle is 16 degree given
90-x-x =16 (given)
90-2x =16
90-16 =2x
74=2x
x=74/2
x=37 degree
another angle will be 90-x
90-37 =53 degree