SOLUTION: two complementary angles are in the ratio 3:2

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Question 769409: two complementary angles are in the ratio 3:2
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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1) x/y = 3/2
or (2/3)x=y

2) x+y=90

together
x + (2/3)x=90
5/3 x = 90

(3/5)(5/3)x=(3/5)*90
x=54
thus y=36

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