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The measures of two complementary angles are represented by (3x+15) and (2x-10). What is the value of x? 1) 17 2) 19 35 4) 37
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The measures of two complementary angles are

represented by (3x+15) and (2x-10). What is the
value of x?
1) 17
2) 19
35
4)
37

User Christoffer Reijer
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The values would be 1 2 3 4 or
User Marc Greenstock
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Answer:

x =17

Explanation:

Complementary angles add to 90 degrees

(3x+15) + (2x-10) = 90

Combine like terms

5x +5 = 90

Subtract 90 from each side

5x+5-5= 90-5

5x = 85

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 = 85/5

x =17

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