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Geometry: Find the value of x.

X = [?]°

Geometry: Find the value of x. X = [?]°-example-1

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Answer:

x = 25°

Explanation:

The secant- secant angle DGB is half the difference of the intercepted arcs, that is


(1)/(2) ( BD - FE) = 55


(1)/(2)(135 - x) = 55 ( multiply both sides by 2 )

135 - x = 110 ( subtract 135 from both sides )

- x = -25 ( multiply both sides by - 1 )

x = 25°