Question

angle 1 and angle 2 are complementary angles. If measure angle 1 =6x - 15 and measure angle 2= 3x + 6, find measure angle 2.

Answer 1

39

Explanation:

Complementary angles add up to 90.

(6x - 15) + (3x + 6) = 90

9x - 9 = 90

9x = 99

x = 99/9 = 11

m∠2 = 3(11) + 6 = 39