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angle a and angle b are complementary angles. if m angle a =5x-2 and m angle b = 3x +4 what is the value of x​

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Since they’re complementary angles their total will be 90 degree so :
5x-2 + 3x+4 = 90
We add the like terms (valuables with valuables)
8x + 2 = 90
Move the 2 to the right side and change its sign
8x= 90-2
8x= 88
By dividing both sides by 8
X = 11

This is what I think so make sure it’s right and I hope this was helpful !
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