The sum of two complementary angles is always 90 degrees. Therefore, to solve for m∠1, the equation would be:
m∠1 + m∠2 = 90
Replacing m∠2 with 26 degrees, the equation becomes:
m∠1 + 26 = 90
Simplifying the equation, we can solve for m∠1:
m∠1 = 90 - 26 = 64.
Two angles, ∠1
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, in a diagram are complementary. If m∠2=26° , what equation can you write to solve for m∠1 ?(1 point)
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