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One angle measures 18°, and another angle measures (6d − 6)°. If the angles are complementary, what is the value of d?

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Answer:

By definition, if two angles are complementary, they both will add up to 90 degrees. Knowing this add 18 and (6d-6) together to equal 90.

18+(6d-6)=90

Subtract 18 from both sides, then add 6. This leaves you with 6d equal to 78. Divide by 6 to get 13.

(6d-6)=72

6d=78

d=13 degrees

Make sure of your answer. You know that d is 13, so plug it back into the equation to see if it equals 90 degrees.

18+6(13)-6=90

18+78-6=90

90=90

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