Question

Find the measure of each angle: Complementary angles with measures (5x)° and (4x−18)°

Answer 1

5x = 60°, 4x - 18 = 30°

Explanation:

Sum of complementary angles is 90°.

5x + 4x - 18 = 90

9x = 90+18

9x = 108

x = 12

5x = 5* 12= 60°

4x - 18 = 4*12 - 18 = 30°

Answer 2

60° and 30°

Explanation:

Since they are complementary, the 2 equations add up to 90°

5x + 4x - 18 = 90

9x - 18 = 90

9x = 108

x = 12

Simply plug in x to find our angles:

5(12) = 60°

4(12) - 18 = 48 - 18 = 30°