SOLUTION: Two angles are supplementary. One angle is 15o less than twice the other angle. Find the measure of each angle. Write answers from smallest to largest and do not include degrees

Algebra ->  Angles -> SOLUTION: Two angles are supplementary. One angle is 15o less than twice the other angle. Find the measure of each angle. Write answers from smallest to largest and do not include degrees       Log On


   

Question 346531: Two angles are supplementary. One angle is 15o less than twice the other angle. Find the measure of each angle. Write answers from smallest to largest and do not include degrees in your answer.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
By definition,
A%2BB=180
.
.
B=2A-15 (I think you meant 15 degrees and not 150 degrees)
Substitute,
A%2B%282A-15%29=180
3A-15=180
Solve for A, then go back and solve for B.