To find the value of x, we need to use the fact that the sum of the measures of angle M and angle L is 90°.
Given:
Measure of angle M = 37°
Measure of angle L = (3x + 5)°
Since the sum of the measures of angle M and angle L is 90°, we can set up the following equation:
37 + 3x + 5 = 90
Simplify the equation:
42 + 3x = 90
Subtract 42 from both sides:
3x = 48
Divide by 3:
x = 16
Therefore, the value of x is 16.
The sum of the measure of angle M and angle L is 90°.
The measure of angle M is 37°.
The measure of angle L is (3x + 5)°.
What is the value of x?
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