Homework Help: College Algebra

Posted by LeAnn/Please help me on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 9:45pm.

Please explain in detail so I know for next time.

Two angles are complementary. The sum of the measure of the first angle and one-fourth the second angle is 62.25 degrees. Find the measures of the angles.
What is the measure of the smaller angle?
What is the measure of the other angle?

College Algebra - bobpursley, Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 9:47pm
A+B=90
A+ 1/4 * B =62.25

I would solve by subtracting the second equation from the first.
College Algebra - Ms. Sue, Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 9:47pm
This site may help you figure this problem out yourself.

http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/complementary-angles.html
College Algebra - egtj, Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 6:07am
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