Question

Angle H and angle J are complementary. Angle H measures x + 5 and angle J measures 2x – 5. Find the measure of angle H.

Answer 1

Complementary = 90 degrees
so
H + J = 90 degrees
(x+5) +(2x - 5) = 90 degrees
3x = 90 degrees
x= 30 degrees
So if H = x+5
H = 30 +5 = 35 degrees