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The measure of 1 is x.
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03 Aug 2022, 00:59
03 Aug 2022, 00:59
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The measure of ∠1 is x.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
the measure of ∠8 |
2x |
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
Part of the project: GRE Quantitative Comparison GEOMETRY - Special Summer Edition (2022)
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GRE Math Essentials (2022)
GRE Geometry Formulas for a Q170
GRE - Math Book
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GRE Math Essentials (2022)
GRE Geometry Formulas for a Q170
GRE - Math Book
Re: The measure of 1 is x.
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20 Aug 2022, 12:30
20 Aug 2022, 12:30
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∠1 and ∠8 are alternate exterior angles (on opposite sides of
transversal c and on the outside of the parallel lines a and b), and
therefore are congruent. So the measure of ∠8 is x; x indicates
the measure of an angle, so it cannot be negative. Therefore,
2x > x and the answer is b.
transversal c and on the outside of the parallel lines a and b), and
therefore are congruent. So the measure of ∠8 is x; x indicates
the measure of an angle, so it cannot be negative. Therefore,
2x > x and the answer is b.
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