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The difference between two complementary angles is 16°. Find the smaller angle (in degrees).

Class 9Pairs of AnglesGeometry — Lines and Angles

A41
B33
C74
D37

Step-by-Step Solution

Let angles be

x

and

y

with

x + y = 90

and

x - y = 16

. Subtracting:

2 y = 74, y = 37

deg.

Answer: D) 37

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