for what value of x is < 1 complimentary to < 2, if m< 1 = 5x+4 and m< 2 = 7x+2
a. 3
b. 7
c. 1
d. 14.5

C would be your answer because : 
(5 • 1)+4=9 is equal to (7 • 1)+2=9.
I hoped I helped! If your wondering how a middle schooler knows this. It's because I am being taught above what I am supposed to. *not bragging if anyone thinks I'm am just letting people know that I didn't use a calculator or anything.* :) 

answer is 65 in²

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