When you add the two angles together, they should equal 90 degrees (according to the square marker). So, all you have to do is add the two angles together, make them equal to 90, and solve for x.
2x+8+5x-2=90
7x+6=90
7x=84
x=12
Now, we substitute x and solve for the angles.
2x+8
2(12)+8
32 degrees
5x-2
5(12)-2
58 degrees
To double check our answer, we can add the two angles together and see if we get 90.
32+58=90 yes
Our answer is correct
