The sum of the measures of two complementary angles exceeds the difference of their measures by 72°. Find the measure of the smaller angle.

A. 18°
B. 36°
C. 54°
D. 58°

Question

The sum of the measures of two complementary angles exceeds the difference of their measures by 72°. Find the measure of the smaller angle.

A. 18°
B. 36°
C. 54°
D. 58°

anonymous · Answer

first angle + second angle > the third one!

anonymous · Answer

first angle + second angle= 90
first angle - second angle= 72

dan815 · Answer

oh is that what a complementary angle is? 90?

dwelsher · Answer

1. 2 ANGLES ARE COMPLIMENTARY IF THE SUM OF THERE ANGLES IS 90 DEGREES