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Explain how to find the measure of x WITHOUT finding of its supplement first.

Please help! Explain how to find the measure of x WITHOUT finding of its supplement-example-1
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Answer:

x = 86°

Explanation:

The external angle of a triangle is equal to the 2 opposite interior angles.

∠VUC = x is an exterior angle of the triangle and

46° and 40° are the 2 opposite interior angles, hence

x = 46° + 40° = 86°

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