Question

Segment RS is an altitude of triangle RTE, the measure of angle SRT=(4x-8) degrees, and the measure of STR=(6x+13) degrees. Find the value of x

Answer 1

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Answer:

x = 8.5

Explanation:

The given angles are complementary, so ...

(4x -8) +(6x +13) = 90

10x +5 = 90 . . . collect terms

10x = 85 . . . subtract 5

x = 8.5 . . . . divide by 10