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In circle k, what is the value of x?

A: 18
B: 20
C:36
D:90

In circle k, what is the value of x? A: 18 B: 20 C:36 D:90-example-1

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If a triangle is inscribed in a circle such that one side of that triangle is a diameter of the circle, then the angle of the triangle that is opposite the diameter is a right angle.

Therefore we have the equation:

5x = 90 divide both sides by 5

x = 18

Answer: A: 18

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