SOLUTION: Two complementary angles have the measurement of 6x and 4x. find the number of degrees in the larger angle.

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Question 873403: Two complementary angles have the measurement of 6x and 4x. find the number of degrees in the larger angle.
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, richwmiller:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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6x+ 4x = 90°
10x = 90°
x = 9°, smaller. Larger is 81°

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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6x+ 4x = 90°
10x = 90°
x = 9°
6*9=54° larger angle
4*9=36° smaller angle