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Congruent Figures

A
Acellus
If AABC = ADEC,
ZB = x + 15 and ZE = 6x - 65
B
D
E
X = [?]
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It’s b becuase I just took the test on edge 2020 so just trust me I swear
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The value of x is 16

Congruent triangles are triangles with equal corresponding angles and equal corresponding sides.

If ∆ ABC is congruent to ∆DEC, then the following angles are equal

angle A = angle D

angle B = angle E

angle C = angle C

angle B = x + 15

angle E = 6x -65

therefore;

x + 15 = 6x - 65

collect like terms

x - 6x = -65 -15

-5x = -80

divide both sides by -5

x = -80/-5

x = 16

Therefore, the value of x is 16

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