Question

Two angles are supplementary. One angle is 16° less than three times the other. Find the measures of the angles

Answer 1

Explanation:

x and y are supplementary angles, so their sum is 180°.

x+y = 180°

x is 16° less than three times y

x = 3y - 16°

(3y-16°) + y = 180°

4y = 196°

y = 49°

x = 3y-16° = 131°