SOLUTION: the measure of an angle is one fourth the measure of its complement

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Question 496357: the measure of an angle is one fourth the measure of its complement


Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + 4x = 90
5x = 90
x = 18 degrees. This is the first angle.
4(18) = 72 degrees. This is our second angle.
Cleomenius.