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A and B are complementary angles. If mZA ZB = (2x 2x + 29)º, then find the measure of ZB. (x – 23)° and m

A and B are complementary angles. If mZA ZB = (2x 2x + 29)º, then find the measure-example-1
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the measure of ∠B = 85°

Step-by-step explanation:

m∠A = (x-23)°

m∠B = (2x+29)°

Complementary angles are angles that have their sum equal to 90°:

m∠A + m∠B =90°

(x-23)°+ (2x+29)° = 90°

x + 2x -23 + 29 = 90°

3x + 6 = 90

collect like terms:

3x = 90-6

3x = 84

x = 84/3

x = 28°

m∠B = (2x+29)° = 2(28) + 29

m∠B = 85°

Therefore, the measure of ∠B = 85°

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