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X°and x+2 are complementary angles then find the angles


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Answer:

44° and 46°

Explanation:

Complementary angles sum to 90° , thus

x + x + 2 = 90

2x + 2 = 90 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

2x = 88 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 44

Thus the 2 angles are 44° and 44 + 2 = 46°

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