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Two of the angles in a triangle are complementary. The third angle is twice the measure of one of the complementary angles. What is the measure of each of the angles?​

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let the 2 be X and Y.

Z is 3rd angle.

Z=2X

w.k.t Sum of angles in a triangle is 180°

Z+X+Y=180°

2X+90°=180°

2X=90°

=>X=45°

=>Y=90°-45°=45°

=>Z=2X=2(45°)=90°

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