SOLUTION: An angle has a degree measure such that its complement is 1/4 its supplement. Determine this angle's complement.

Question 531446: An angle has a degree measure such that its complement is 1/4 its supplement. Determine this angle's complement.
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Angle 'x' has a complement: 90-x.
Angle 'x' has a supplement: 180-x.
Angle 'x's' complement is 1/4 its supplement.
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90-x = 1/4(180-x)
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Multiply both sides by 4 to eliminate fraction.
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4(90-x) = 180-x
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Use distribute property to remove parentheses
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360 -4x = 180 -x
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Add 'x' to both sides and subtract 360 from both sides.
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-3x = -180
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Divide both sides by -3.
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x = 60
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Check this answer to see if it is correct.
The complement = 90-60 = 30.
The supplement = 180-60 = 120.
Is the complement 1/4 of the supplement?
Yes.
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Answer: The angle is 60 degrees.
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Done.
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