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08 Sep 2018, 23:36
08 Sep 2018, 23:36
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Quantity A |
Quantity B |
x |
y |
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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Re: x or y
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09 Sep 2018, 09:09
09 Sep 2018, 09:09
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triangle.jpg
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
x |
y |
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Kudos for R.A.E
Vertically opposite angles are equal, so y = 60
Angles in a triangle add to 180°
So, we can write: x + x + 60 = 180
Simplify: 2x + 60 = 180
Solve: x = 60
So, y = 60 and x = 60
Answer: C
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Re: x or y
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10 Sep 2018, 07:00
10 Sep 2018, 07:00
Just draw a circle and you will find that x and y are equal
