SOLUTION: The measure of angle is 1/5 the measure of its complement. Find the angle
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Question 225471: The measure of angle is 1/5 the measure of its complement. Find the angle
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x/5=90
(5x+x)/5=90
6x=90*5
6x=450
x=450/6
x=75 degrees for the larger angle.
75/5=15 degrees for the lesser angle.
Proof:
75+15=90
90=90
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