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Identify the variables and write equations that describe each situation. Also solve the generated equations.

1. Two complimentary angles have degree measures p and 3p-6.

2. American pro. plans to lay off 10% of its employees in its aerospace division and 15% of the employees in its agricultural division. If altogether 12% of the 3000 employees in these division will be laid off, then how many employees are in each division?

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1. Two complimentary angles have degree measures p and 3p-6.

Since the sum of two complementary angles is 90 degree, we can say that

p + (3p - 6) = 90 OR 4p - 6 = ...

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