Question

Write an equation and solve for x. Show all your work.

Answer 1

Answer:

x=63

Step-by-step explanation:

Because we know that the total angle is a right angle (see the square in the top right of the problem), and 25 and x+2 constitute as the only two angles making up the total angle, we can say that 25 and x+2 are complementary, meaning they add up to 90 degrees. We can then write our equation as follows:

25 + (x+2) = 90

27+x=90

Subtract 27 from both sides

x=63