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What is the measure of x? 68 degrees 70 degrees ​

What is the measure of x? 68 degrees 70 degrees ​-example-1
User Maxdec
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Answer:

138

Explanation:

1. 68 + 70 = 138

2. 180 - 38 = 42

3. 180 - 42 = 138

4. X = 138

User Ootinii
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Answer:

x = 138°

Explanation:

Since the sum of all angles in a triangle is 180°, we find ∠BAC:

m∠BAC = 180 - (68 + 70) = 42°

Since ∠x and ∠BAC are Supplementary Angles, they add up to 180°:

180 - 42 = x

x = 138°

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