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Steven is building a fin for his surfboard.

In order to make the fin, he needs to know the value of x in the following diagram.
-15
30*
Use your knowledge of triangle angle relationships to find the value of x.

Steven is building a fin for his surfboard. In order to make the fin, he needs to-example-1
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Answer:

x = 45 °

Explanation:

An exterior angle in a triangle is equal to the sum of the opposite interior angles.

Therefore,

30° + 15° = x°

45° = x°

Hope this helps you.

Let me know if you have any other questions :-)

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