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the measure of two complementary angles are the ratio 1:5 what are the degree measures of two angles what is the solution of each portion

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User Naresh J
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Here’s how to do it
Step 1: Add the ratios like this:
1x+5x=90
Since there are like terms you add 1 and 5 x.
You should then get:
6x=90
Divide both sides by 6 and you should get x=15
Plus in 15 for 1 and 5
And your ratios should equal to 15 and 75.
Hope this helps! :)
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User Ravi Garg
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15 degrees and 75 degrees
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User David Bodow
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