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two angles are complementary. the measure of one angle is 1/5 of the measure of its compliment.find the measure of the smaller angle
9 years ago

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Reiny
one angle ---- x
other angle --- 90-x

x = (1/5)(90-x)
times 5
5x = 90-x
6x = 90

carry on...
9 years ago

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