Question

Two angles are complementary. One angle has a measure of 40° and the other has a measure of (8x+2)°. What is the value of x?(1 point)
Responses

50
50

6
6

11
11

60
60

Answers

GPT 3.5
To find the value of x, set up an equation using the fact that the two angles are complementary.

40° + (8x + 2)° = 90°

Combine like terms:

8x + 42 = 90

Subtract 42 from both sides:

8x = 48

Divide both sides by 8:

x = 6

So, the value of x is 6.

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