SOLUTION: The ratio of two complimentary angles is 7:8. What is the measure of the larger angle?

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Question 430087: The ratio of two complimentary angles is 7:8. What is the measure of the larger angle?
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The ratio of two complimentary angles is 7:8. What is the measure of the larger angle?
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7:8 is the same as 7x:8x where 8x is the measure of the larger angle.
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Equation:
7x+8x = 90 degrees
15x = 90 degree
x = 6
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Larger angle = 8x = 8*6 = 48 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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