Two complementary angles have measures (2x)° and (3x)°. What is the value of x and the two angle measures?(2 points)

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Since two angles are complementary, their measures add up to 90°. Therefore, we have the equation:

(2x) + (3x) = 90

Combining like terms, we get:

5x = 90

Dividing by 5, we find:

x = 18

Substitute x back into the expressions for the angle measures:

2x = 2(18) = 36°
3x = 3(18) = 54°

Therefore, the two complementary angles have measures 36° and 54°.