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The angle measurements in the diagram are represented by the following expressions

The angle measurements in the diagram are represented by the following expressions-example-1
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Answer:

x = 8 , ∠ B = 70°

Explanation:

∠ A and ∠ B are alternate exterior angles and are congruent, that s

8x + 6 = 4x + 38 ( subtract 4x from both sides )

4x + 6 = 38 ( subtract 6 from both sides )

4x = 32 ( divide both sides by 4 )

x = 8

Then

∠ B = 4x + 38 = 4(8) + 38 = 32 + 38 = 70°

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