SOLUTION: the measurements of two complementary angles are in the ratio 2:13.Find the measure of the smaller angle.
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Question 493983: the measurements of two complementary angles are in the ratio 2:13.Find the measure of the smaller angle.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the measurements of two complementary angles are in the ratio 2:13.Find the measure of the smaller angle.
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Let the 2 angles be "x" and "90-x":
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x/(90-x) = 2/13
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13x = 2(90-x)
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13x = 180-2x
15x = 180
x = 12 degrees (The smaller angle)
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Cheers,
stan H.
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