SOLUTION: The Ratio of the measures of two complementary angles is 2:7. Find the measures of the angles. How can I solve this?

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Question 485990: The Ratio of the measures of two complementary angles is 2:7. Find the measures of the angles.
How can I solve this?

Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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In effect, you have nine parts total.
90 divided by 9 = 10 degrees for each part.
20 degrees is your first angle.
70 degrees is your second angle.
Cleomenius.