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Which equation can be used to solve for x in the following diagram?

Which equation can be used to solve for x in the following diagram?-example-1
User Carolynn
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Answer: A

Explanation:

Both angles are makes a right angle which adds up to 90 degrees so they both have to add up to 90 degrees.

User Sarel Foyerlicht
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Answer:

x + (4x-85) = 90

Explanation:

The two angles are complementary which means they add to 90 degrees

x + (4x-85) = 90

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