SOLUTION: the comlpement of an angle is eiht times as large as the angle itself. How large is the angle?

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Question 312655: the comlpement of an angle is eiht times as large as the angle itself. How large is the angle?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let (90 - x) = complementary angle
Let x = the angle itself
90 - x = 8x
90 = 8x + x
90 = 9x
90/9 = x
10 = x
The angle is 10 degrees.