SOLUTION: The measure of an angle is eight times the measure of a complementary angle. What is the measure of each angle?

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Question 668902: The measure of an angle is eight times the measure of a complementary angle. What is the measure of each angle?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = 8y
x + y = 90
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8y + y = 90
9y = 90
y = 10
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x = 8(10) = highlight_green%2880%29 degrees
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