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Based on the picture, we can say that ∠FDE and ∠EDC are supplementary angles, meaning they add to 180°. Thus, we can sum up the measues of those angles to 180 and solve for
x:


(x - 7) + (2x+ 1) = 180

  • Set up


3x - 6 = 180

  • Combine like terms


3x =186

  • Add 6 to both sides of the equation


x = 62

  • Divide both sides of the equation by 3

We have now found that
x = 62. However, we are looking to find ∠ADC, which doesn't have any indication of measurement. However, we can see that ∠ADC and ∠FDE are vertical angles, meaning that they have the same measurement. Let's use the fact that
x = 62 to find ∠FDE first.


\angle FDE = (x - 7)^(\circ) = (62 - 7)^(\circ) = 55^(\circ)


We have found that ∠FDE is 55°. Thus, the measure of ∠ADC is 55°.

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