SOLUTION: The measure of two complementary angles are in the ratio 1 : 4. What are the degree measures of the two angles?

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Question 847927: The measure of two complementary angles are in the ratio 1 : 4. What are the degree measures of the two angles?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2B4x=90
5x=90
x=18 <--- First angle
4x=72 <--- Second angle