document.write( "Question 318360: if x1 and x2 complementary angles and if the measure if x1 is 18 degrees more than the measure of x2, determine the measures of x1 and x2 \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #227853 by stanbon(75887) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! if x1 and x2 complementary angles and if the measure if x1 is 18 degrees more than the measure of x2, determine the measures of x1 and x2 \n" ); document.write( "------------- \n" ); document.write( "Equations: \n" ); document.write( "x1 + x2 = 90 \n" ); document.write( "x1 = x2 + 18 \n" ); document.write( "------------------ \n" ); document.write( "Substitute for x1 and solve for x2: \n" ); document.write( "x2+18 + x2 = 90 \n" ); document.write( "2*x2 = 72 \n" ); document.write( "x2 = 36 degrees \n" ); document.write( "x1 = 36+18 = 54 degrees \n" ); document.write( "============================ \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |