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If z=14 and x=83 , then what is the value of y?

If z=14 and x=83 , then what is the value of y?-example-1
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Answer:

y = 152

Explanation:

The chord- chord angle x is half the sum of the arcs intercepted by the angle and its vertical angle, that is


image (y + z) = 83 ( multiply both sides by 2 to clear the fraction )

y + z = 166

y + 14 = 166 ( subtract 14 from both sides )

y = 152

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