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Question
The measure of the angle is given below. Write the measure of the complementary angle.
20°
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Solution
Let the measure of the complementary angle be a.
20° + a = 90°
∴ a = 90° − 20°
∴ a = 70°
Hence, the measure of the complement of an angle of measure 20° is 70°.
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