Problem 39 - Introductory Algebra for College Students

Question

Find the measure of the complement of each angle. $$88^{\circ}$$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The complement of \(88^{\circ}\) is \(2^{\circ}\).

Step 1: Understand the definition of Complementary Angles

By definition, complementary angles are angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees.

Step 2: Apply the definition

In this case, to find the complement of \(88^{\circ}\), subtract \(88^{\circ}\) from 90. That is \(90^{\circ} - 88^{\circ}\).

Step 3: Perform the subtraction

Do the arithmetic operation, subtracting \(88^{\circ}\) from \(90^{\circ}\) gives \(2^{\circ}\). Therefore, the complement of \(88^{\circ}\) is \(2^{\circ}\).