Question

linear equation word problems. Two complementary angles differ by 20 degree find the measure of each angle ​

Answer 1

X+Y=90 DEGREES.
X=Y+20
(Y+20)+Y=90
2Y=90-20
2Y=70


Y=70/2
Y=35 DEGREES FOR THE SMALLER ANGLE
X=35+20=55 DEGREES FOR THE LARGER ANGLE.

PROOF:

35+55=90
90=90