SOLUTION: the measures of the two acute angles of a right triangle differ by 15 degrees. What are their measures?

Algebra ->  Triangles -> SOLUTION: the measures of the two acute angles of a right triangle differ by 15 degrees. What are their measures?      Log On


   

Question 393203: the measures of the two acute angles of a right triangle differ by 15 degrees. What are their measures?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Let represent the measure of the larger angle and let represent the other angle.





Just solve the system. Hint: Elimination method.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
The Out Campaign: Scarlet Letter of Atheism