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Find the number of degrees in an angle that measures 8 less than its compliments

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41 & 49 correct answer
User Alj
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x +y =90 degrees
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x = y-8
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substitute
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y-8 +y = 90
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2y = 98
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y = 49
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x = y-8
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x = 41
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Answer: The two angles are 41 and 49.
User Jasondinh
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