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angle P and angle Q are complementary. The measure of angle Q is 33.5°. What is the measure of angle P?​

User Brahim
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Answer:

56.5 degrees

Explanation:

Because complementary angles are when their sum is 90, you get the equation:

P + Q = 90

Since Q is 33.5,

P + 33.5 = 90

Subtracting 33.5 from both sides,

P = 56.5

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