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the measure of the angle is 88 degrees greater than its complement. what is the measure of the complement?
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the measure of the angle is 88 degrees greater than its complement. what is the measure of the complement?

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Let the angle be x and it's complement be c.

Then, x = c + 88 and x + c = 90

Substitute the first equation in the second.

(c+88) + c = 90
2c+88 = 90
2c = 2
c =1

Compliment = 1
Angle = 89
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