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Question 891833: In a pair of complementary angles, the measurement of the larger angle is three times that of the smaller angle. Find the measurement of the two angles. I know this seems like an easy problem, but I've recently just started 7th grade and it's really hard to keep up with my Accelerated Math class.
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+3x=90
4x=90
x=90/4
x=22.5
3x=67.5

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