SOLUTION: how can i find the measure of an angle that is half as large as its complement

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Question 102140: how can i find the measure of an angle that is half as large as its complement
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+.5X=90
1.5X=90
X=90/1.5
X=60 IS THE LARGER ANGLE.
.5*60=30 IS THE SMALLER ANGLE.
PROOF
60+30=90