JAMB Mathematics 1995 Question 26

Question 26

Triangles and Quadrilaterals

Determine the value of x in the fig. above.

Diagram for this question
  1. A.134°
  2. B.81°
  3. C.53°
  4. D.46°
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Answer: A (134°)

Explanation

In the triangle, the third angle (bottom left) is 180° − 81° − 53° = 46°. The angle x is opposite it in a cyclic quadrilateral, so x = 180° − 46° = 134°.