The angles are complementary.
This means they add to 90 degrees.
(2x + 1) + (x + 5) = 90.
3x + 6 = 90. (Combine like terms)
3x = 84. (Subtract 6 from each side)
x = 28. (Divide 3 from each side)
x = 28
D is correct
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