The sum of the measure of angle M and angle L is 90°.

Question

The measure of angle M is 37°.

The measure of angle L is (3x + 5)°.

What is the value of x?
Responses
A 1818
B 2020
C 1616
D 1010
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Answer 1

To find the value of x, we can set up the equation:

37 + 3x + 5 = 90

Combine like terms:

42 + 3x = 90

Subtract 42 from both sides:

3x = 48

Divide by 3:

x = 16

Therefore, the value of x is 16, which corresponds to option C.