Hi

right triangle*

Let x and (2x+18) represent the acute angles fo this right Δ

Question states***

   x + (2x +18) = 90

Solving for x

      3x = 72

       x = 24° The other 66°

CHECKING our Answer***

  24° + 66° = 90° 

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