pedro46 pedro46
  • 11-07-2017
  • Mathematics
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∠1 and ∠2 are complementary. If m∠1 = (x + 3)° and m∠2 = (4x - 8)°. Find the value of x

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koziadam koziadam
  • 11-07-2017
complementary = angles add up to 90.

two angles are (x+3) and (4x-8)

Therefore:

90 = (x+3) + (4x-8)

Solve for x.

90 = (x+3) + (4x-8)
90 = 5x - 5
95 = 5x
/5     /5
19 = x

Therefore the value of x = 19
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Аноним Аноним
  • 11-07-2017
I hope this helps you



complementary angles sum is 90 degree



x+3+4x-8=90


5x=95


X=19
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