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Andrew M. answered • 03/09/17
Mathematics - Algebra a Specialty / F.I.T. Grad - B.S. w/Honors
Complementary angles add to 90 degrees.
4x = 4(90/5) = ______ degrees
Kenneth S. answered • 03/09/17
Expert Help in Algebra/Trig/(Pre)calculus to Guarantee Success in 2018
one angle is x, other is 4x, total 5x = 90 deg. Get it?
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Two angles: a & b. They are complementary, so a + b = 90 . One angle is 5 times the other. . a = 5b . substitute a=5b . 5b + b = 90 6b = 90 b = 15 . a + b = 90 a = 90 -15 a = 75 . Answer: The two angles are 15 and 75 degrees. .
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