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The measure of two complementary angles are in the ratio 4:1

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what is the measure of the smaller angle.

asked Mar 3, 2014 in GEOMETRY by linda Scholar

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Sum of the complementary angles is 90.

The ratio is 4:1

4x+x = 90

5x = 90

Divide to each side by 5.

x = 90/5

x = 18

4x = 72

The angles are 18, 72.

Smaller angle is 18.

answered Mar 3, 2014 by david Expert
edited Sep 20, 2014 by moderator

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