SOLUTION: The measures of two complementary angles are in the ratio 4:1. What is the measure of the smaller angle?

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Question 1016153: The measures of two complementary angles are in the ratio 4:1. What is the measure of the smaller angle?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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S=smaller angle; L=larger angle=4S
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S+L=90
S+4S=90
5S=90
S=18
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ANSWER: The measure of the smaller angle is 18 degrees.
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CHECK:
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L=4S=4(18)=72
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L+S=90
72+18=90
90=90
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