SOLUTION: 2 complementary angles are in the ratio of 11 9

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Question 919674: 2 complementary angles are in the ratio of 11 9
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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2 complementary angles are in the ratio of 11 9
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angle:: x
complement:: 90-x
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Equation:
x/(90-x) = 11/9
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9x = 11(90-x)
9x = 990-11x
20x = 990
x = 49.5
90-x = 40.5 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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