SOLUTION: If angle a and angle b are complementary , find x if angle a=3x-10 and angle b=2x+10

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Question 840544: If angle a and angle b are complementary , find x if angle a=3x-10 and angle b=2x+10
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Hi,

Question states***  

   a   +   b   = 90

 3x-10 + 2x+10 = 90

    5x = 90

     x = 18

a = 44   and  b = 46