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algebra

Two angles are supplementary (sum to 180). One angle is 4x4x and the other is x+30x + 30. What is xx?

A

40

B

50

C

30

D

20

Correct Answer: C

Choice Dhoice D is the correct answer.

  1. Equation: 4x+(x+30)=1804x + (x + 30) = 180
  2. Combine: 5x+30=1805x + 30 = 180
  3. Subtract 30: 5x=1505x = 150
  4. Divide by 5: x=30x = 30
  5. Verify: 120+60=180120 + 60 = 180

Choice Dhoice B is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Dhoice C is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Dhoice C is incorrect because calculation error.