SOLUTION: The measure of angle K is 15 degrees greater than angle J, its complement. what is the measure of angle J
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Question 959116: The measure of angle K is 15 degrees greater than angle J, its complement. what is the measure of angle J
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The measure of angle K is 15 degrees greater than angle J, its complement. what is the measure of angle J
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Angle : J
Complement : K
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Equations:
J + K = 90
K = J + 15
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Substitute for K and solve for "J":
J + J + 15 = 90
2J = 75
J = 37.5 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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