An acute angle is an angle with measure less than 90 degrees. In a right triangle, the measure of one acute angle is 27 degrees greater than two times the measure of the other acute angle. Find the measure of each acute angle. I am having trouble putting this into equation form...help:)

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An acute angle is an angle with measure less than 90 degrees.  In a right triangle, the measure of one acute angle is 27 degrees greater than two times the measure of the other acute angle.  Find the measure of each acute angle.  I am having trouble putting this into equation form...help:)

anonymous · Answer

Because sum of the remaining acute angles is 90 degrees

mathmagician · Answer

x+(2x+27)=180-90
3x=63
x=21
so angles are 21 and 69

anonymous · Answer

pavankumartgpk...thanks, but need the formula too:)

anonymous · Answer

The formula is sum of angles in triangle is 180 degrees

anonymous · Answer

mathmagician...you rock!  Thank you!!!!

mathmagician · Answer

you are welcome :)

kymber · Answer

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