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

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Question 939126: The ratio of two complementary angles is 2:7. What is the measure of the largest angle?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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ratio of two complementary angles is 2:7
Let x representthe constant of proportionality
2x + 7x = 90 °
9x = 90 °
x = 10 °
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Angles are: 2x, 7x 0r 20 ° , 70 °