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22 February, 14:21

In a pair of complementary angles, the larger angle is six more than three times the smaller angle. the measures of the angles are

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  1. 22 February, 15:44
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    2 angles are Complementary, if the sum of their measures = 90°.

    Let the 2 angles be A and B, and let their measures be m (A) = a, m (B) = b.

    Let A be the larger angle.

    "the larger angle is six more than three times the smaller angle."

    can be 'translated' into algebra as: a = 6 + 3b

    Also, since A and B are complementary, we have a+b=90°.

    substitute a=6+3b in the second equation:

    a+b=90°

    (6°+3b+b) = 90°

    4b=90°-6°

    b=84°/4=21°

    Then, a = 90°-21°=69°

    Answer: a = 69°, b=21°
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