SOLUTION: The ratio of the measures of two complementary angles is 1:2. What is the measure of the larger angle?
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Question 307166: The ratio of the measures of two complementary angles is 1:2. What is the measure of the larger angle?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = small angle
Let 2x = larger angle
The ratio 1:2 = 1/2 = x/2x = x + 2x = 90.
x + 2x = 90
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