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x and y are 2 complementary angles such that Y is 8 degrees larger then X.

Find the value of X

User Graeme
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Answer: x = 41

Explanation:

Since x and y are complementary angles, that means x + y = 90 degrees.

We are given that y = x + 8

We can substitue y as x + 8 in the complementary angle equation.

Therefore, we get x + x + 8 = 90

2x = 82

x = 41

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