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30 March, 01:37

Suppose ∠A and ∠B are complementary angles, m∠A = (3x + 5) °, and m∠B = (2x - 15) °. Solve for x and then find m∠A and m∠B

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  1. 30 March, 02:11
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    Two angles are complementary when they add up to 90° ⇒

    ∠A + ∠B = 90°

    3x + 5 + 2x - 15 = 90

    5x - 10 = 90

    5x = 90 + 10

    5x = 100

    x = 100/5

    x = 20

    m∠A = 3x + 5 = 3*20 + 5 = 60 + 5 = 65 °

    m∠B = 2x - 15 = 2*20 - 15 = 40 - 15 = 25 °
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