angel1001 angel1001
  • 02-03-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

Two angels are complementary. One angle is 18 degrees more than 2 times the other. Find the angles.

Respuesta :

rarrininger
rarrininger rarrininger
  • 05-03-2017
two complementary angles = 90°
X = 18+ 2y
X + y = 90
Plug first equation into second
18 + 2y +y = 90
18 + 3y = 90
18 – 18 +3y = 90 – 18
3 y = 72
3y/3 = 72/3
Y = 24
Plug y into 2nd formula
X + 24 = 90
X + 24 -24 = 90 – 24
X = 66
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

true or false Congressional voting rights belong to all members of Congress, including those representing the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Guam, Am
Two equations are given below: m + 5n = 20 m = n − 4 What is the solution to the set of equations in the form (m, n)?
A jar contains n nickels and d dimes. There is a total of 216 coins in the jar. The value of the coins is $14.95. How many nickels and how many dimes are in the
Many mobile computers and mobile devices use LCD monitors. What does LCD stand for?
The process of photosynthesis can be represented by the chemical formula A) C6H12O6 + O2 → CO2 + H2O + energy B) C6H12O6 + H20 → CO2 + H2O C) CO2 + H2O + Ligh
Beethoven facts please???
i need help can some plz help
Name one similarity between insects and learned behavior. Describe one difference between them?
A garden shop charges $72 for 3 rose bushes and 2 lilac bushes. It also charges $114 for 5 rose bushes and 3 lilac bushes. At these same rates, how much would
On this map of South America, which letter indicates the area whose culture MOST reflects Portuguese influence?