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Find the value of x in this figure.

A) 43
B) 47
C) 53
D) 57

Find the value of x in this figure. A) 43 B) 47 C) 53 D) 57-example-1
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Answer:

47

Explanation:

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Answer: 47 (choice B)

x+43 = 90

x = 90 - 43

x = 47

This works because triangle PQR is a right triangle (with angle Q as the 90 degree angle). We say that that P and R are complementary angles. I added point R to be located where the angle x is written.

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