SOLUTION: Translate to a system of equations and solve. The difference of two supplementary angles is 74 degrees. Find the measures of the angles (in degrees). smaller angle- larg

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The difference of two supplementary angles is 74 degrees. Find the measures of the angles (in degrees).
smaller angle-

larger angle-

Found 2 solutions by Boreal, ikleyn:
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a+b=180 def of supplementary angle
a-b=74
add them
2a=254
a=127 deg larger angle
b=53 deg smaller angle
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x + y = 180 degrees (supplementary angles) x - y = 74 degrees (the difference) Add the equations. ANSWER. x = = 127 degrees; y = 180-127 = 53 degrees.

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