SOLUTION: The measure of an angle is twice the measure of its complement. Find the measure of the angles.

SOLUTION: The measure of an angle is twice the measure of its complement. Find the measure of the angles.

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Question 1122345: The measure of an angle is twice the measure of its complement. Find the measure of the angles.

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Let

represent the measure of the smaller angle. Then, since the sum of complementary angles is 90 degrees:

Solve for

then calculate

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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