SOLUTION: the measure of two complementary angles are in the ration 2:3. Find the measure of the larger angle

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Question 258122: the measure of two complementary angles are in the ration 2:3. Find the measure of the larger angle
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+3x=90
5x=90
x=18
2x= 36 degrees
3x= 54 degrees