SOLUTION: the measure of two complementary angles are ratio 1: 9 what are the degree measures of the two angles?

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Question 613110: the measure of two complementary angles are ratio 1: 9 what are the degree measures of the two angles?
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the measure of two complementary angles are ratio 1: 9 what are the degree measures of the two angles?
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1:9 is the same as x:9x
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Equation:
x + 9x = 90
10x = 90
x = 9 degrees
9x = 81 degrees
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cheers,
Stan H.
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