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Given △ABC≅△EFG, what is the value of x?

Given △ABC≅△EFG, what is the value of x?-example-1

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Answer: Choice A) x = 45 degrees

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Step-by-step explanation:

We're given △ABC≅△EFG

The order of the letters is important. This is because we have these pairings:

  • A pairs with E (first letters)
  • B pairs with F (second letters)
  • C pairs with G (third letters)

Because of these pairings, and because of the triangles are congruent, we then can say

  • angle A = angle E = 50
  • angle B = angle F = x
  • angle C = angle G = 85

Then recall that for any triangle, the three inside angles add to 180

A+B+C = 180

50+x+85 = 180

x+135 = 180

x = 180-135

x = 45

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