Question

The sum of the measures of angle M and angle R is 90 degrees.

-The measure of angle M is (5x + 10)
-The measure of angle R is 55 degrees
What is the value of x? Write and solve the equation.
x=___________.

Answer 1

x=5

Explanation:

Answer 2

5

Explanation:

55+10=65

90-65=25

25 divided by 5 is 5

Check your answer:

5 times 5 = 25

25+10=35

55+35=90