Solve Equations with Complementary Angles Quick Check

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Use the image to answer the question.

An illustration shows a right angle. A ray extends from the right angle to create complementary angles. One angle measures 25 degrees. The other angle measures 5 x degrees. The angles are not labeled.

Solve for the value of x .

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Responses

50
50

13
13

65
65

10

Answer 1

The sum of complementary angles is 90 degrees.

So, 25 + 5x = 90

5x = 65

x = 65 / 5

x = 13

The value of x is 13.

Correct response: 13.