Question

Enter and solve an equation to find the complement of an angle that measures 38º.

Use x as your variable.
An equation is
The measure of x is

Answer 1

52°

Explanation:

The sum of an angle and its complement is 90°.

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The sum of 38° and its complement, x, is 90°:

38 +x = 90 . . . . . an equation to find the complement of 38°

x = 90 -38 . . . . subtract 38 from both sides

x = 52 . . . . degrees

The measure of x is 52°.