Since the two angles are complementary, their measures sum up to 90 degrees.
We can set up the equation:
40 + 8x + 2 = 90
Simplifying the left side, we have:
8x + 42 = 90
Subtracting 42 from both sides, we get:
8x = 48
Dividing both sides by 8, we find:
x = 6
So the value of x is 6.
Therefore, the answer is B) 6.
Two angles are complementary one angle has a measure of 40 degrees and the other has a measure of 8x + 2 degrees what is the value of x?
A 50
B 6
C 60
D 11
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