EasyMath· Geometry and Trigonometry· Lines, angles, and triangles· MCQ
In the given triangle, and has a measure of . What is the value of x ?
A
36
B
46
C
58
D
70
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Choice B is correct. Since , the measures of their corresponding angles, and , are equal. Since has a measure of , the measure of is also . Since the sum of the measures of the interior angles in a triangle is , it follows that , or . Subtracting by 134 on both sides of this equation yields .
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect and may result from calculation errors.
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