SOLUTION: How do I find the x for complementary angles on this equation (5x+8)+(2x-1)?m

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Question 779065: How do I find the x for complementary angles on this equation (5x+8)+(2x-1)?m
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do I find the x for complementary angles on this equation (5x+8)+(2x-1)?
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If those are complementary angles,
(5x+8)+(2x-1) = 90 degrees
7x + 7 = 90
7x = 83
x = 83/7
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5x + 8 = 67.29 degrees
2x-1 = 2(83/7) -1 = 22.71 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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