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Transcribed Image Text:### Solving for \( x \) in Angle Pair Problems
Please solve for \( x \). Then circle whether each angle pair is complementary or supplementary.
#### Problem 10:
Given angles:
- \( 5x - 8^\circ \)
- \( 43^\circ \)
Diagram:
- The two angles form a right angle (90 degrees).
Solution steps:
1. Determine the equation based on the sum of complementary angles:
\( (5x - 8^\circ) + 43^\circ = 90^\circ \)
2. Simplify and solve for \( x \):
\( 5x - 8 + 43 = 90 \)
\( 5x + 35 = 90 \)
\( 5x = 55 \)
\( x = 11 \)
Verification:
- Substitute \( x \) back into the angle equation:
\( 5(11) - 8 = 55 - 8 = 47 \)
- Check if the angles sum to 90 degrees:
\( 47^\circ + 43^\circ = 90^\circ \)
Conclusion:
- The angle pair is **complementary**.
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#### Problem 11:
Given angles:
- \( 72^\circ \)
- \( 3x + 3^\circ \)
Diagram:
- The two angles form a right angle (90 degrees).
Solution steps:
1. Determine the equation based on the sum of complementary angles:
\( 72^\circ + (3x + 3^\circ) = 90^\circ \)
2. Simplify and solve for \( x \):
\( 72 + 3x + 3 = 90 \)
\( 3x + 75 = 90 \)
\( 3x = 15 \)
\( x = 5 \)
Verification:
- Substitute \( x \) back into the angle equation:
\( 3(5) + 3 = 15 + 3 = 18 \)
- Check if the angles sum to 90 degrees:
\( 72^\circ + 18^\circ = 90^\circ \)
Conclusion:
- The angle pair is **complementary**.
### Angle Types:
- **Complementary Angles**: Two angles whose measures sum up to 90 degrees.
- **Supplementary Angles**: Two angles whose measures
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