document.write( "Question 196512: Two complementary angles are in the ratio of 1:4. Find the meaure of the smaller angle. \n" ); document.write( "
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x+4x=90
\n" ); document.write( "5x=90
\n" ); document.write( "x=90/5
\n" ); document.write( "x=18 degrees for the smaller angle.
\n" ); document.write( "4*18=72 degrees for the larger angle.
\n" ); document.write( "Proof:
\n" ); document.write( "18+72=90
\n" ); document.write( "90=90
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