Question 427954
One of the acute angles in a right triangle is 15 degrees less than twice the measure of the other acute angle. What is the measure of each acute angle of the right triangle? Use TWO variables.
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x+y = 90
x = 2y-15
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y";
2y-15+y = 90
3x = 105
x = 35 degrees
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Solve for "y":
x + y = 90
35+y = 90
y = 55 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.