SOLUTION: The measure of the supplement of an angle is 5 times the measure of the complement of the angle. Find the measure of the complement.

Algebra ->  Angles -> SOLUTION: The measure of the supplement of an angle is 5 times the measure of the complement of the angle. Find the measure of the complement.       Log On


   



Question 985232: The measure of the supplement of an angle is 5 times the measure of the complement of the angle. Find the measure of the complement.
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.
x=the angle
180-x=5(90-x)
180-x=450-5x
4x=270
x=67.5
Complement=90-67.5=22.5 degrees