A side of the triangle below has been extended to form an exterior angle of 157º. Findthe value of x.

Jgshawkey asked May 3, 2023

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Jgshawkey asked May 3, 2023

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The exterior angle of the triangle is the sum of two opposite angles.

$\begin{gathered} 157^(\circ)=48^(\circ)+x \\ x=109^(\circ) \end{gathered}$

Thus, the reequired value of x is 109 degrees.

Shevan answered May 7, 2023

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