Question

What is the measure of
angle x?
Enter your answer in the box.
X =

Answer 1

x = 48°

Explanation:

Complementary angles

Angles that sum to 90°.

Vertical Angle Theorem

When two straight lines intersect, the vertical angles are congruent (equal).

Therefore, angle x is equal to the angle that is complementary to 42°.

To find x, subtract 42° from 90°:

⇒ x = 90° - 42°

⇒ x = 48°