SOLUTION: m of angle L = (x+2)degrees and the angle of M = (x-6) degrees, what is the value of x?

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Question 176552: m of angle L = (x+2)degrees and the angle of M = (x-6) degrees, what is the value of x?
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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we really need more information...I will assume this is complementary or supplementary angles and base my answers on that assumption
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complementary: x-6+x+2=90
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2x=94
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x=47
therefore the angles are x%2B2=highlight%2849%29degrees.....x-6=highlight%2841%29degrees
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supplementary: x-6+x+2=180
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2x=184
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x=92
therefore the angles arex%2B2=highlight%2894%29degrees.....x-6=highlight%2886%29degrees