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If >p and >Q are complementary angles m>p = 7x +3, and m>q= 16x -5, find m>p

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Answer:

m<P = 31°

Explanation:

Use this symbol < for angle, not <.

<P and <Q are complementary.

That means that their measures add to 90°.

m<P + m<Q = 90°

Now we substitute 7x + 3 for m<P and 16x - 5 for m<Q.

7x + 3 + 16x - 5 = 90

Solve for x.

23x - 2 = 90

23x = 92

x = 4

m<P = 7x + 3 = 7 × 4 + 3 = 31

Answer: 31°

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