Question

The sum of the measures of two complementary angles exceeds the difference of their measures by 72°. Find the measure of the smaller angle.

Answer 1

we are told that "The sum of the measures of two complementary angles exceeds the difference of their measures by 72", so

x+y = x-y + 72

y = -y + 72

y + y = 72

2y = 72

y = ???

Answer 2

x= 36

Answer 3

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