219k views
20 votes
Consider the complementary angles shown below. Find the value of x. X + 4 3x + 2

Consider the complementary angles shown below. Find the value of x. X + 4 3x + 2-example-1
User Fedd
by
3.3k points

1 Answer

5 votes

Answer:

x = 21

Explanation:

For the complementary angles, the sum of two angles is equal to 90 degrees.

ATQ,

3x+2+x+4 = 90

Taking like terms together,

3x+x+6=90

4x+6=90

4x = 84

x = 21

So, the value of x is equal to 21.

User Image
by
3.4k points