Question

The measure of Angle 1 is 35º and it is complementary to Angle 2. The

measure of Angle 2 is 5x. What is the value of x?

Answer 1

x = 11

Explanation:

35 + 5x = 90 {Complementary angles}

Subtract 35 from both sides

5x = 90 - 35

5x = 55 {Divide both sides by 5}

x = 55/5

x = 11