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Use the diagram below to find x and the missing angle.

Use the diagram below to find x and the missing angle.-example-1
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Answer:

x = 8

there is no ∠1

Explanation:

The angle sum theorem tells you ...

∠XYW +∠WXZ = ∠XYZ

70° +(5x -4)° = 106°

5x = 40 . . . . . . . . . . . divide by °, subtract 66

x = 8 . . . . . . . . . divide by 5

∠WYZ = 36° . . . . . . . the difference between 70° and 106°

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