SOLUTION: If the ratio of two complementary angles is 4 to 5, how would you set up an equation to solve for the angle measures.

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Question 486544: If the ratio of two complementary angles is 4 to 5, how would you set up an equation to solve for the angle measures.
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x + 5x = 90
9x = 90
x = 10 degrees
The angles are 40 and 50.
Cleomenius.