Two complementary angles differ by 36°. What are the angles?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Sum of complementary angles = 90°
x + y = 90°------(I)
y − x = 36° ------(II)
From equations (I) and (II) -
2y = 126°
y = 63°
x = 90 − 63
= 27°
Angles - 27°, 63°