Solve the Problem Using the Elimination Method $40 ^ { \circ }$

question 65

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem using the elimination method.
-Two angles are supplementary, and one is $40 ^ { \circ }$ more than three times the other. Find the smaller angle.

• A) \(145 ^ { \circ }\)
• B) \(105 ^ { \circ }\)
• C) \(75 ^ { \circ }\)
• D) \(35 ^ { \circ }\)

---

Definitions:

Marginal Utility

An additional amount of satisfaction gained from consuming an extra unit of a good, highlighting the concept of diminishing returns.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction received from consuming a certain amount of goods or services.

Corn Dogs

A popular snack consisting of a hot dog coated in a thick layer of cornmeal batter and deep-fried.

Marginal Utility

The additonal satisfaction or utility that a person receives from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.