Using the 5 steps of problem solving, Angle A and Angle B are complimentary angles. If angle a is 6 more than 3x angle B. What are the measurements of the angles?

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Using the 5 steps of problem solving, Angle A and Angle B are complimentary angles.  If angle a is 6 more than 3x angle B.  What are the measurements of the angles?

anonymous · Answer

HELP????

dumbcow · Answer

i don't know what the 5 steps are...sorry
step 1:  look at problem :)
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anyway, complimentary means they add up to 90
A+B = 90
A = 3B +6

solve by substitution

anonymous · Answer

Ok im lost

dumbcow · Answer

well the information given allows you to set up 2 equations
using substitution, you can ascertain the values of the 2 angles in question, A and B

dumbcow · Answer

can you solve this equation
4B +6 = 90