Question

21 and 22 are complementary angles. The measure of Z1 is 45 The measure of Z2 is 3x°. Find the value of x. The figure is not drawn to scale​

Answer 1

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Answer:

  x = 15

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

  ∠1 + ∠2 = 90°

  ∠1 = 45°

  ∠2 = 3x°

Find:

  x

Solution:

  Using the given values in the given equation, we have ...

  45° +3x° = 90°

  15 + x = 30 . . . . . . divide by 3°

  x = 15 . . . . . . . . . . . subtract 15