Question

If ∠PLA and ∠ELA are complementary, ∠PLA = 5x – 2, and ∠ELA = x + 8, what is the measure of ∠ELA?
14 16
22 68

Answer 1

∠PLA + ∠ELA = 90

5x – 2 + x + 8 = 90

6x + 6 = 90

6x = 84

x = 84/6

x = 14

Therefor, if "x" is 14. Then x + 8 = ∠ELA

So,
14 + 8 = ∠ELA

∠ELA = 22

The answer is 22

Answer 2

you mean ∠PLE and ∠ELA are complementary, right ?????

Answer 3

No,
∠PLA and ∠ELA are complementary.