Angles M and K are adjacent. Angle K is 24 less than angle M. Calculate the degree measures of the angles.

By the condition of the problem, the sum of the angles M and K is 180 ° – adjacent. Let <M be x, then <K is (x – 24). Let’s compose and solve the equation:

x + (x – 24) = 180;

2x – 24 = 180;

2x = 204;

x = 204: 2;

x = 102.

Determined that <M = 102 °. We calculate the degree measure <K:

(x – 24) = 102 – 24 = 78 °.



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