consider the diagram of complementary angles
angle 1: 31
angle 2: 5x
what is the value of x?
a. 6.2
b. 59
c.11.8
d.24.2
To find the value of x, we need to use the fact that complementary angles add up to 90 degrees.
Given that angle 1 is 31 degrees and angle 2 is 5x, we can set up the equation:
31 + 5x = 90
Subtracting 31 from both sides, we get:
5x = 59
Dividing both sides by 5, we find:
x = 59/5
Simplifying, we have:
x = 11.8
Therefore, the value of x is 11.8.
The correct answer is c. 11.8.