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Question 773713: two complementary angles are such that twice the measure of first angle is equal to thrice the measure of the second angle. find the larger angle Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! two complementary angles are such that twice the measure of first angle is equal to thrice the measure of the second angle. find the larger angle
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Equations:
x + y = 90 degrees
2x = 3y
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Rearrange and modify:
2x + 2y = 180
2x - 3y = 0
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Solve for "y":
5y = 180
y = 36 degrees
x = 90-36 = 54 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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