Math Problem Statement
Angle ABD and angle DBC are complementary. Find the measures of both angles if m angle ABD = (5y+1), m angle DBC = (3y-7)
Solution
Given that and are complementary, this means that the sum of their measures is . You are provided with the following expressions for the angles:
Since the angles are complementary, their sum is:
Now, combine like terms:
Next, add 6 to both sides:
Now, divide both sides by 8:
Now that we have , we can find the measures of both angles:
So, and .
Would you like to explore further details, or do you have any questions?
Here are five related questions to consider:
- How do we determine if two angles are complementary if their algebraic expressions are more complex?
- What would happen if the angles were supplementary instead of complementary?
- Can you solve for if one of the angles was expressed in terms of instead of ?
- How would the problem change if was greater than ?
- What is the relationship between complementary angles in a right triangle?
Tip: Remember that complementary angles always add up to , a useful fact when solving problems involving right angles!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Complementary angles
Linear equations
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12