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The measures of two complementary angles are m∠ 1=4x+2 and m∠ 2=2x+10 . Find x. 2241324

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To find the value of x for two complementary angles with measures of m∠1=4x+2 and m∠2=2x+10, an equation is set up and solved, revealing that x = 13.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking about complementary angles. By definition, complementary angles add up to 90 degrees. Given that m∠1 = 4x+2 and m∠2 = 2x+10 are complementary, we can set up an equation to solve for x:

  • m∠1 + m∠2 = 90°
  • (4x+2) + (2x+10) = 90
  • 6x + 12 = 90
  • 6x = 78
  • x = 13

Therefore, the value of x is 13.

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