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MZFCD= x + 41, mZBCF = x + 78,and mZBCD=95°. Find x.

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You have the following information:

m∠FCD = x + 41

m∠BCF = x + 78

m∠BCD = 95°

In order to find the value of x, you consider that the sum of the measure of angles ∠FCD and ∠BCF is equal to the measure of angle ∠BCD.

Thus, you have:

m∠FCD + m∠BCF = m∠BCD you replace by the given expressions

(x + 41) + (x + 78) = 95 you eliminate parenthesis

x + 41 + x + 78 = 95 simplify similar terms

x + x + 41 + 78 = 95

2x + 119 = 95 subtract 119 both sides

2x = 95 - 119

2x = -24 divide by 2 both sides

x = -24/2

x = -12

Hence, the value of x is - 12

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