Question

Find the value of x such that l ⊥ m.

Answer 1

O B) 16

Explanation:

90° (total) - 37° = 53°

(3x+5) = 53°

(3x-5) = -5° Subtract 5 from both sides!

3x = 48 Solve

x = 16

Answer 2

The answer is 16

Explanation:

Hi there!

The angles shown are supplementary

Supplementary angles have a measure of 90 degrees

This means that 3x + 5 + 37 = 90

3x + 5 + 37 = 90

Combine like terms

3x + 42 = 90

Take away 42 from each side

3x = 48

Divide by 3

x = 16

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