SOLUTION: the measure of the acute angles of a right triangle are in the ratio 4:5. Find the measure of each angle.

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Question 375330: the measure of the acute angles of a right triangle are in the ratio 4:5. Find the measure of each angle.
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ratio of acute angles = 4:5
total = 9
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The sum of acute angles = 90 deg.
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4/9 * 90 = 40 one angle
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5/9 *90 = 50 the other angle
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