Question

Find the value of X in the figure.

Answers:
A) 40 degrees
B) 50 degrees
C) 140 degrees
D) 180 degrees

Answer 1

A. 40 degrees

Explanation:

x is a vertical angle pair with the 40 degree angle.

Vertical angle pairs are congruent, meaning their values are equal to each other.

So, x is equal to the other angle, 40.

Answer 2

A) 40 degrees

Explanation:

The two marked angles in the figure are vertical angles. They are congruent, which means they have the same measure.

x° = 40°