1. **State the problem:** We are given that the measure of an angle is five times the measure of its complementary angle. We need to find the measures of both angles.
2. **Recall definitions and formulas:**
- Complementary angles add up to 90 degrees.
- If we let the measure of the smaller angle be $x$, then the larger angle is $5x$.
3. **Set up the equation:**
Since the angles are complementary,
$$x + 5x = 90$$
4. **Simplify the equation:**
$$6x = 90$$
5. **Solve for $x$:**
$$x = \frac{90}{6}$$
6. **Show cancellation step:**
$$x = \cancel{\frac{90}{6}} = 15$$
7. **Find the larger angle:**
$$5x = 5 \times 15 = 75$$
8. **Answer:** The two complementary angles measure $15^\circ$ and $75^\circ$ respectively.
Complementary Angles 82583C
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