Solve the problem using the elimination method.
-Two angles are supplementary, and one is 5° more than six times the other. Find the larger angle.
A) 25°
B) 155°
C) 70°
D) 110°

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The two angles are supplementary, meaning they add up to 180°. Let x be the smaller angle, then the larger angle is 6x + 5°. The equation is x + (6x + 5) = 180. Solving for x gives x = 25°, making the larger angle 6(25) + 5 = 155°.

Solve the Problem Using the Elimination Method