Question
Two complementary angles have the following measures: m < LMN = 5x and m < XYZ = 50 select the correct equation that will solve for x. A: 5x - 50 = 90 B: 5x + 50 = 90 C: 5x = 50 D: 5x x 50 = 90
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Complementary angles add up to 90 degrees. Given that \( m \angle LMN = 5x \) and \( m \angle XYZ = 50 \), the equation representing their relationship is:
\[
5x + 50 = 90
\]
So, the correct option is **B: 5x + 50 = 90**.
\[
5x + 50 = 90
\]
So, the correct option is **B: 5x + 50 = 90**.