SOLUTION: the ratio of two complementary angles is 2:7. What is the measure of the larger angle?

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Question 938872: the ratio of two complementary angles is 2:7. What is the measure of the larger angle?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

ratio of two complementary angles is 2:7

Let x represent the constant of proportionality

2x + 7x = 90°

9x = 90°

x = 10°

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Larger Angle is 70° 7%2A10

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And...checking

20° + 70° = 90°