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In this question, you must solve for x.

In this question, you must solve for x.-example-1
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the answer is 55 all you have to do is subtract 125 from 180
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Answer:

55°

Explanation:

Let's start by finding "y" (see diagram attached).

Using the given diagram, we can conclude that the angle measuring 125° and angle y are a linear pair or supplementary. This means that they add up to 180°.

We can use this information to set up an equation:


125^(\circ)+y=180^(\circ)

Subtract 125° from both sides:


y=55^(\circ)

The diagram displays two parallel lines cut by a transversal.

Therefore "x" and "y" are corresponding angles.

The corresponding angle theorem states that if the two lines being cut by a transversal are parallel, then corresponding angles must be congruent/equivalent.

Using this theorem we can set up an equation...


y=x

Therefore...


x=55^(\circ)

In this question, you must solve for x.-example-1
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