In a geometric diagram, ∠A

and ∠B
are complementary, and they form a straight line with ∠C
. If m∠A=x°
, m∠B=(2x)°
, and m∠C=90°
, what is the measure of ∠B
?(1 point)
Responses

90°
90 degrees

180°
180 degrees

30°
30 degrees

60°
60 degrees

1 answer

Since angles A and B are complementary, we have:

\[ m∠A + m∠B = 90° \]

We know that:

\[ m∠A = x° \] \[ m∠B = 2x° \]

Substituting the expressions into the equation gives:

\[ x + 2x = 90° \]

This simplifies to:

\[ 3x = 90° \]

To find \(x\), divide both sides by 3:

\[ x = 30° \]

Now we can find the measure of \(∠B\):

\[ m∠B = 2x = 2(30°) = 60° \]

Therefore, the measure of \(∠B\) is:

\[ \boxed{60°} \]