How to solve for x on these triangles?

Timo Tijhof asked Nov 11, 2023

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Answer:

56°

Explanation:

Since both triangles are congruent and isosceles, we know that both of the base angles will be 62°, so x has to be:

$180-62(2)\\180-124\\56$

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