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How to find the measure of angle FGC If segments AC and BD are parallel and they are cut by the transversal FE

How to find the measure of angle FGC If segments AC and BD are parallel and they are-example-1

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Angles FGC and FHD are equal by the Corresponding Angles Theorem.

Make them equal to each other in an equation.
3x - 9 = 2x + 1
Add 9 to both sides.

3x = 2x + 10
Subtract 2x from both sides.

x = 10

Plug in 10 for x in the expression for angle FGC, 3x - 9.
3(10) - 9
30 - 9 = 21

∠FGC = 21°.
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