28.7k views
1 vote
the measures of two complementary angles are in the ratio 4:1. what is the measure of the smaller angle?

User Ksl
by
9.0k points

1 Answer

1 vote
Two complementary angles: α,β

Definition of complementary angles:
α+β=90
β=4α
4α+α=90
5α=90 /:5
α=18

Measure of smallest angle is 18 degrees.
User Ervin Ter
by
7.7k points

No related questions found

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories