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Problem 84

Geometry Difficulty 1.2 Multiple choice CEMC Gauss (Grade 7) · Canada · 2024

In the diagram, PQR\angle PQR
is a straight angle.

The value of xx is

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Official solution

Since PQR\angle PQR is a
straight angle, its measure is 180°180\degree. Thus, the angles with
measures 146°146\degree and x°x\degree add to 180°180\degree, and so the value of xx is 180146=34180-146=34.

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