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10 September, 18:06

Two complementary angles are in the ratio of 1:5. find the measure of the larger angle?

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  1. 10 September, 18:26
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    First you set up an equation using a variable:

    x + 5x = 90° (complementary angles = 90°)

    6x = 90

    x = 15 (also the measure of the smaller angle)

    now plug in x to find the larger angle:

    5 (15) = 75°
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