Solve Equations with Complementary Angles Quick Check
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Question
Use the image to answer the question.
An illustration shows a right angle. A ray extends from the right angle to create complementary angles. One angle measures 25 degrees. The other angle measures 5 x degrees. The angles are not labeled.
Solve for the value of x .
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Responses
50
50
13
13
65
65
10
The sum of complementary angles is 90 degrees.
So, 25 + 5x = 90
5x = 65
x = 65 / 5
x = 13
The value of x is 13.
Correct response: 13.