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Can someone help me with this geometry

Can someone help me with this geometry-example-1
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Answer: 11

Explanation:

Complementary angles mean both angles sum 90°, then:

(3x + 2)° + 5x° = 90°

3x° + 2° + 5x° = 90°

8x° + 2° = 90°

8x° = 88°

x = 11

Confirmation:

(3x + 2)° 5x°

(3(11) + 2)° 5(11)x°

(33 + 2)° 55x°

35°

35° + 55° = 90°

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