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Triangle ABC ~ DEF. find the value of x.

Triangle ABC ~ DEF. find the value of x.-example-1
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Answer:

22

Explanation:

Since the 2 triangles shown are congruent, the corresponding angles are equal.

Angle A corresponds to angle D. We set them equal and solve for x:


2x+8=52\\2x=52-8\\2x=44\\x=(44)/(2)\\x=22

First answer choice, 22 is right.

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