SOLUTION: the ratio of the measure of two complementary angles is 1:2. what is the measure of the larger angle?

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Question 344226: the ratio of the measure of two complementary angles is 1:2. what is the measure of the larger angle?
Answer by rfer(12644) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+2x=90
3x=90
x=30 degrees
2x=60 degrees