There are two complementary angles, ∠5

and ∠6
. If m∠5=39°
, what equation can you write to solve for m∠6
?(1 point)
Responses

m∠6+39°=90°
x plus 39 degrees equals 90 degrees

m∠6+39°=180°
x plus 39 degrees equals 180 degrees

m∠6=180°−39°
x equals 180 degrees minus 39 degrees

m∠6=39°

1 answer

The correct equation you can write to solve for \( m∠6 \) is:

\[ m∠6 + 39° = 90° \]

This is because complementary angles add up to \( 90° \).