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Question 696390: Two complementary angle are in the ratio 3:2 the number of degrees in the smaller angle is
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two complementary angle are in the ratio 3:2 the number of degrees in the smaller angle is
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3:2 is the same as 3x:2x where 2x is the smaller angle.
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Equation:
3x + 2x = 90 degrees
5x = 90
x = 18
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Ans: 2x = 2*18 = 36 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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