Two angles are supplementary (add up to 180 degrees). The measure of one angle is ten more than the other. Find the measure of e

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Klio2033 [76]

3 years ago

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Two angles are supplementary (add up to 180 degrees). The measure of one angle is ten more than the other. Find the measure of e

ach angle.
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Alexxandr [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-14T13:39:34+03:00

Alexxandr [17]3 years ago

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Let the smaller angle = x
Larger angle = x + 10

They add up to 180
x + x + 10 = 180
2x + 10 = 180
2x = 170
x = 85

x = 85
x + 10 = 95

Answer: The angles are 85° and 95°

KatRina [158] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-14T15:19:23+03:00

KatRina [158]3 years ago

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$a + b = 180\textdegree.$

Given that $a > b - 10 \Rightarrow a = 100\textdegree, b = 80\textdegree.$