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Find the value of x.
69°
(2x-1)°

Find the value of x. 69° (2x-1)°-example-1

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Answer:

x = 11

Explanation:

69° + (2x - 1)° = 90° (complementary angles)

69 + 2x + 1 = 90

Add like terms

69 - 1 + 2x = 90

68 + 2x = 90

Subtract 68 from each side

68 + 2x - 68 = 90 - 68

2x = 22

Divide both sides by 2

2x/2 = 22/2

x = 11

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