Question

I know how to do it. I just need help explaining in words.

Solve for x. Explain your steps.

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Answer 1

The triangles are similar. And the angles add up to 180 degrees on 1 triangle.

Answer 2

cross angles are identical so 2 angles of bigger triangle is 62 and 62 and last one is x
to find the x we subtract form sum of triangle angels which is 180
x=180-62+62

Answer 3

Yes, I know. But I have to kind of write it in an essay form. so I don't know how to write it.

Answer 4

Wait. wouldn't it be x = 180 - (62+62)

Answer 5

You may draw it and give name to every angles

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

56

Answer 8

okay, Thank you.

Answer 9

thank you too