SOLUTION: One angle of a right triangle measure 85�. What is the measure of the other acute angle?

SOLUTION: One angle of a right triangle measure 85�. What is the measure of the other acute angle?

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Question 956174: One angle of a right triangle measure 85�. What is the measure of the other acute angle?

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One angle of a right triangle measure 85�. What is the measure of the other acute angle?
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The two acute angles are complements:
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Equation:
x + 85 = 90
x = 15 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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