Two angles are complementary. The measure of the larger angle is 5 more than 4 times the measure of the smaller angle. Find the measures of both angles.

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Mario Trucco · Answer 1 · 2021-04-19T23:42:14+0000

Answer:

17,73

Explanation:

x+y=90

LARGER ANGLE IS 5 MORE THAT 4 TIMES THE MEASURE OF THE SMALLER

X=4Y+5

WE HAVE TWO EQUATIONS

(4Y+5)+Y=90

5Y+5=90

5Y=85

Y=17

Plug in 17 into equation to solve for x. x+17=90

x=73 and y = 17