SOLUTION: The ratio of two complementary angles is 3 to 7. Find the measure of the larger one.

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Question 686397: The ratio of two complementary angles is 3 to 7. Find the measure of the larger one.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+7x=90

10x=90

x=(90)/(10)

x=9

3x = 27

7x = 63

So the larger angle is 63 degrees.