Question

Find the measurement of both complementary angles, if:

Answer 1

We are given one angle is 3 times less than other.

Let us assume one angle measure is x degrees and another is 4x.

Because x is 3x less than 4x.            ( We can check 4x-x= 3x)

Sum of complementary angles is 90 degrees.

So, we can setup an equation

First angle measure + first angle = 90 degrees.

x+4x = 90.

Adding x and 4x, we get 5x.

So, 5x = 90.

Dividing both sides by 5, we get

5x/5 = 90.

x= 18.

So, one angle is of 18 degrees.

Another angle = 4x = 4 times 18 = 72 degrees.

So, required angles are of 18 degree and 72 degree.