The sum of complementary angles is always equal to 90 degrees.
Therefore, we can write the equation:
(x + 3) + (4x - 2) = 90
Simplify:
5x + 1 = 90
Now, solve for x:
5x = 89
x = 17.8
Therefore, the two angles measures are:
(x + 3) = 17.8 + 3 = 20.8 degrees
(4x - 2) = 4(17.8) - 2 = 71.2 degrees
A figure displays two adjacent complementary angles with measures (x+3) and (4x-2). What is the equation of the angles measures? (1 point)
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