Find (if possible) the complement and supplement of the given angle. $51 ^ { \circ }$
A) complement: $129 ^ { \circ }$; supplement: $39 ^ { \circ }$
B) complement: $51 ^ { \circ }$; supplement: $129 ^ { \circ }$
C) complement: $129 ^ { \circ }$; supplement: $309 ^ { \circ }$
D) complement: $39 ^ { \circ }$; supplement: $309 ^ { \circ }$
E) complement: $39 ^ { \circ }$; supplement: $129 ^ { \circ }$

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The complement of an angle is the angle that when added to it, results in a measure of 90 degrees. Thus, the complement of 51 degrees is 39 degrees (90-51=39). The supplement of an angle is the angle that when added to it, results in a measure of 180 degrees. Thus, the supplement of 51 degrees is 129 degrees (180-51=129). Choice E is the only answer option that has both the correct complement and supplement for 51 degrees.

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Find (If Possible) the Complement and Supplement of the Given $51 ^ { \circ }$