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5. BD and EG are parallel lines. Find the angle marked x in the picture
below. *

5. BD and EG are parallel lines. Find the angle marked x in the picture below. *-example-1
User Mier
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Answer:

The third option: 48 degrees.

Explanation:

Angle GFH is congruent to angle CFE, which is congruent to ACB, therefore, all are congruent and equal to 48.

User Cloaky
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Answer:

x = 48

Explanation:

∠x ≅ ∠C (vertical angles)

∠C ≅ ∠CFG (corresponding angles)

∠CFG ≅ ∠HFG ≅ 48° (vertical angle)

So

∠x ≅ 48 (Transitive property of equality)

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