SOLUTION: The measurements of two complimentary angles in the ratio 1:5, Find the measurement of each angle from smallest to largest
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Question 236190: The measurements of two complimentary angles in the ratio 1:5, Find the measurement of each angle from smallest to largest
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ADD THE RATIOS:
1+5=6
NOW DIVIDE THE TOTAL DEGREES BY THIS TOTAL:
180/6=30
THIS INDICATES THAT EACH UNIT OF THE RATIO HAS A VALUE OF 30.
THUS 1*30=30 FOR THE SMALLER ANGLE.
5*30=150 FOR THE LARGER ANGLE.
PROOFS:
30+150=180
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1/5=30/150
150=150
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