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What is the measure of AX, in degrees?
N
6
Х
6
70
у

What is the measure of AX, in degrees? N 6 Х 6 70 у-example-1

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

Since XY = XZ = 6, then the triangle is isosceles.

The base angles are therefore congruent, that is

∠ Y = ∠ Z = 70°

The sum of the 3 angles in the triangle = 180°, thus

∠ X = 180° - (70 + 70)° = 180° - 140° = 40° → C

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