SOLUTION: the ratio of the measures of two complementary angles is 2:7. Find the measures of the angles

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Question 228097: the ratio of the measures of two complementary angles is 2:7. Find the measures of the angles
Answer by mangeshpjoshi(15) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+7x= 90
so 9x=90
so x=90/9
x=10
2x=20 and 7x= 7*10=70
this is the soultion