A ∠A and ∠ B ∠B are complementary angles. If m ∠ A = ( 2 x − 23 ) ∘ ∠A=(2x−23) ∘ and m ∠ B = ( x + 20 ) ∘ ∠B=(x+20) ∘ , then fin

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d the measure of ∠ A ∠A.

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son4ous [18] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-25T00:07:41+03:00

Answer:

∠A = 99°

Step-by-step explanation:

Complementary angles sum to 180°, thus

∠A + ∠B = 180 ← substitute values

2x - 23 + x + 20 = 180

3x - 3 = 180 ( add 3 to both sides )

3x = 183 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 61

Hence

∠A = 2x - 23 = (2 × 61) - 23 = 122 - 23 = 99°