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The measures of two complementary angles are in the ratio of 2 : 7. Find the measurements of the two angles.

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Answer: 20° & 70°

Explanation:

We know complementary angles will add up to 90° and we also know we can divide the total by 9 parts because our ratio is 2 parts to every 7 parts.

To find each individual part size...

9x=90

x=10

so use our ratio...

2x10=20 for first angle

7x10=70 for second angle

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