Math Problem Statement

The measure of one angle is 24° greater than the measure of its complement. What are the measures of the angles?

Solution

This problem is about complementary angles. Two angles are complementary if their sum is 9090^\circ. Let's solve the problem step by step.

Problem:

The measure of one angle is 2424^\circ greater than its complement. We need to find the measures of the two angles.

Step 1: Let the angles be

  • Let the smaller angle be xx.
  • Then, the larger angle is x+24x + 24^\circ.

Step 2: Use the property of complementary angles

The sum of complementary angles is 9090^\circ, so: x+(x+24)=90x + (x + 24^\circ) = 90^\circ

Step 3: Solve for xx

2x+24=902x + 24^\circ = 90^\circ Subtract 2424^\circ from both sides: 2x=662x = 66^\circ Now, divide by 2: x=33x = 33^\circ

Step 4: Find the measure of the other angle

The other angle is: x+24=33+24=57x + 24^\circ = 33^\circ + 24^\circ = 57^\circ

Thus, the two angles are 3333^\circ and 5757^\circ.

Answer:

The correct choice is C) 33° and 57°.

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the definition of complementary angles?
  2. How would this problem change if the angles were supplementary instead of complementary?
  3. What is the sum of two supplementary angles?
  4. How can we find the complement of an angle without setting up an equation?
  5. If one angle is twice the size of its complement, what are the angles?

Tip: Always remember that complementary angles add up to 9090^\circ and supplementary angles add up to 180180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complementary Angles
Algebra

Formulas

Sum of complementary angles: x + y = 90°
Expression for the larger angle: x + 24°

Theorems

The sum of complementary angles is 90°

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8