Since two angles are complementary, their measures add up to 90 degrees. Therefore, we can set up the equation:
40 + (8X + 2) = 90
Combining like terms, we have:
8X + 42 = 90
Subtracting 42 from both sides of the equation:
8X = 90 - 42
8X = 48
Dividing both sides by 8:
X = 48/8
X = 6
Therefore, the value of X is 6.
Two angles are complementary late one angle has a measure of 40 and the other has a measure of 8X +2 what is the value of X?
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