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Solve for x
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Solve for x
Solve for x

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Answer:

x= 71 is the correct answer

User Jorge
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Explanation:

Find the 3rd angle in the triangle, let's call it y

36 + 73 + y = 180

109 + y = 180

y= 71

y is equivalent to x by vertical angles theorem

x= 71

2nd way

Use exterior angles theorem

180 - (36+73) = x

180 - 109 = x

71 = x

I hope this helps!!!

User Animesh Manglik
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