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Answer: 78

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Step-by-step explanation:

Focus on triangle BDH

The three inside angles of any triangle always add to 180 degrees.

B+D+H = 180

47+31+H = 180

78+H = 180

H = 180-78

H = 102

Angle BHD is 102 degrees.

It adds to angle x, aka angle BHC, to get 180 degrees. These two adjacent angles combine to a straight line.

(angle BHD) + (angle BHC) = 180

102 + x = 180

x = 180-102

x = 78

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Shortcut:

Focus on triangle BDH.

Use the remote interior angle theorem to add the given interior angles.

B+D = 47+31 = 78

This is equal to the exterior angle that is not adjacent to either interior angle mentioned. This refers to angle BHC, aka angle x.

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