document.write( "Question 548894: The ratio of two complementary angles is 3 : 6. Find the value of 'x' and the measure of each angle. \n" ); document.write( "

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The two angles can be called 'x' and '90-x'.
\n" ); document.write( "This is because complementary angles total 90.
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\n" ); document.write( "We are told they have a ratio of 3:6
\n" ); document.write( "So, the 90 degrees have been cut into 9 pieces (3+6=9)
\n" ); document.write( "Therefore, each piece is 90/9 = 10 degrees.
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\n" ); document.write( "x = 3*10 = 30
\n" ); document.write( "90-x = 90-30 = 60
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\n" ); document.write( "Do they have a ratio of 3:6?
\n" ); document.write( "Yes 30/60 = 3/6.
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\n" ); document.write( "Answer: x = 30 degrees and the complement of x is 90 - x = 60 degrees.
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