Two Angles Are Complementary

question 71

Multiple Choice

Two angles are complementary. The measure of one angle is 60 degrees less than that of the other. Define variables for the measures of the angles. Write equations based on the given facts. Solve the resulting system by elimination to find the measures of the angles.

• A) 30 degrees, 60 degrees
• B) 60 degrees, 120 degrees
• C) 15 degrees, 75 degrees
• D) 20 degrees, 80 degrees
• E) 150 degrees, 210 degrees

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