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Question
The measure of the angle is given below. Write the measure of the complementary angle.
55°
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Solution
Let the measure of the complementary angle be a.
55° + a = 90°
∴ a = 90° − 55°
∴ a = 35°
Hence, the measure of the complement of an angle of measure 55° is 35°.
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