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The difference between two supplementary angles is 40°. Find the larger angle (in degrees).

Class 9Pairs of AnglesGeometry — Lines and Angles

A100
B110
C220
D120

Step-by-Step Solution

Let angles be

x

and

y

with

x + y = 180

and

x - y = 40

. Adding:

2 x = 220, x = 110

deg.

Answer: B) 110

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