Mathematics Knowledge · Question 173

Question 173 of 200

Two angles are complementary. One measures twice the other. What does the smaller angle measure?

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Correct answer to question 173 (Mathematics Knowledge): 30

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If the smaller angle is x, the larger is 2x, and complementary angles add to 90: x + 2x = 90 gives 3x = 90, so x = 30.

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