Question 313002
Let x = first angle
x-80= second angle


Since the angles are complementary, they add up to 90 degrees.
x+x-80=90
2x-80=90
2x=170
x=170/2=85 degrees = First angle


Second angle = x-80
Second angle = 85-80=5 degrees


Check:  85 + 5=90 degrees, so it checks!


Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus