Answer:
x = 9
y = 56
Step-by-step explanation:
(3x + 7)° + (6x + 2)° = 90° (both angles are complementary)
Find the value of x using this equation
[tex] 3x + 7 + 6x + 2 = 90 [/tex]
Collect like terms
[tex] 3x + 6x + 7 + 2 = 90 [/tex]
[tex] 9x + 9 = 90 [/tex]
Subtract 9 from each side
[tex] 9x + 9 - 9 = 90 - 9 [/tex]
[tex] 9x = 81 [/tex]
Divide both sides by 9
[tex] \frac{9x}{9} = \frac{81}{9} [/tex]
[tex] x = 9 [/tex]
y° = (6x + 2)° (both angles are vertical angles. Vertical angles are equal)
Plug in the value of x to find y
y = 6(9) + 2
y = 54 + 2
y = 56
