you have two complementary angles. if the measure of the larger angle is 15 degrees more than 2 times the measure of the smaller angle, find the measures of the 2 angles.

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anonymous · Answer

The key is to express both angles in terms of only a single variable.  Also key is knowing the definition of complementary angles.

anonymous · Answer

i dont know how to create the two equations..can u show me...

anonymous · Answer

i got x + y = 180 and 3x-28+x= 180

anonymous · Answer

Why = 180?

anonymous · Answer

oh nevr mind..diferent problm sorry

anonymous · Answer

i got x + y=90 and 2x +15 +y=90

anonymous · Answer

is that correct?

anonymous · Answer

You're right that x + y = 90.  Now, replace one of those variables so you only have one variable to deal with.  You can solve from there.

anonymous · Answer

so u mean it would be 2x + 15 +x=90

anonymous · Answer

???

anonymous · Answer

Yes!

anonymous · Answer

thnkz