Question

If m∠1 = 3x + 10 and m∠ =6x - 1
find the value of x if m∠1 and m∠2 are complementary

Answer 1

x = 9

Explanation:

If m<1 and m<2 are complementary, then we can add the values together to equal 90.

3x + 10 + 6x - 1 = 90

Combine like terms: 9x + 9 = 90

Subtract 9 from both sides 9x = 81

Divide both sides by 9 to get x = 9