SOLUTION: the ratio of the measures of two complementary angles is 2:1. What is the measure of the larger angle? (i need help past 2x+x+ 90)

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Question 891594: the ratio of the measures of two complementary angles is 2:1. What is the measure of the larger angle? (i need help past 2x+x+ 90)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ratio 2:1 for unknown COMPLEMENTARY angles 2x and 1x.
2x+1*x=90
3x=90
x=30

The angles are 60 degree and 30 degree.