An angle measures 42 less than its complementary angle. What is measure of each angle?

Mathematics · College · Wed Jan 13 2021

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We know sum of two complementary angles is equal to 90°.

One angle is equal to 42°. Let the other angle by x. Then,

x + 42° = 90°

x = 90° -42°

x = 48°

 

So, two angles are 42° and 48°.