SOLUTION: < x and < y are complementary. If m < x = a + 3 and m < y = 2a + 6, what is the measure of < x? pick which answer is correct. 60 or 30° or 33° or 66°

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Question 610281: < x and < y are complementary. If m < x = a + 3 and m < y = 2a + 6, what is the measure of < x?
pick which answer is correct.
60
or
30°
or
33°
or
66°
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y =90
a+3 + 2a +6 = 90
3a + 9 = 90
3a = 81
a =27