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Algebra.Com's Answer #572021 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "ratio of two complementary angles is 2:7
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document.write( "Let x represent the constant of proportionality
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document.write( "2x + 7x = 90°
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document.write( "9x = 90°
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document.write( "x = 10°
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document.write( "Larger Angle is 70° 
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document.write( "And...checking
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document.write( "20° + 70° = 90°
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