Since the two angles are complementary, their sum is 90 degrees.
So we have the equation 25 + 5x = 90.
Subtracting 25 from both sides gives 5x = 65.
Dividing both sides by 5 gives x = 13.
Therefore, the value of x is 13.
Use the image to answer the question.
Adjacent Complementary 90-degree angle. Smaller angle labeled as 25 degrees. Larger angle labeled as 5x degrees
Solve for the value of x.
(1 point)
10
50
13
65
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