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1. Maria says that based on the picture above, x = 50. Is that a valid conclusion? Explain your reasoning using complete sentences. and more down below

1. Maria says that based on the picture above, x = 50. Is that a valid conclusion-example-1

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the answer is 40°+50°=90°
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What Maria says is a valid conclusion because 40°+50°=90° and the angles given seem like they would add to 90°. In other words, the 2 angles are complementary.
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