Question

Two complementary angles have measures 4x and x + 50. Find x.

Answer 1

x =17

Explanation:

Complementary angles add to 90

4x+ x+5 = 90

Combine like terms

5x+5 = 90

Subtract 5 from each side

5x+5-5 = 90-5

5x = 85

Divide by 5

5x/5 = 85/5

x =17