Question

there are 2 complementary angles, angle 1 and 2. if angle 1 = 39, what equation can you write to solve for angle 2

Answer 1

The sum of the measures of two complementary angles is 90 degrees. Therefore, the equation to solve for angle 2 would be:

angle 1 + angle 2 = 90

Substitute angle 1 with 39 degrees:

39 + angle 2 = 90

Solve for angle 2:

angle 2 = 90 - 39
angle 2 = 51

Therefore, angle 2 = 51 degrees.