Question

Solve for the value of a

Answer 1

a=7

Explanation:

These two angles are complementary and the sum of their measures is 90°.

Therefore, we can create the equation: (5a+3)+52=90.

1. combine like terms. the equation becomes 5a+55=90.

2. -55 to both sides of the equation. the equation becomes 5a=35.

3. /5 to both sides of the equation. we can reach the conclusion that a=7