Question

Solve for xx. Round to the nearest tenth of a degree, if necessary.
E
F
G
48
60

Answer
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Answers

GPT-4o mini
To solve for \( x \) in the triangle with angles \( E \), \( F \), and \( G \) measuring \( 48^\circ \), \( 60^\circ \), and \( x^\circ \), respectively, we can use the fact that the sum of the angles in a triangle is always \( 180^\circ \).

The equation we need to set up is:

\[
E + F + G = 180^\circ
\]

Substituting the values we have:

\[
48^\circ + 60^\circ + x^\circ = 180^\circ
\]

Now, we can simplify this:

\[
108^\circ + x^\circ = 180^\circ
\]

Next, subtract \( 108^\circ \) from both sides:

\[
x^\circ = 180^\circ - 108^\circ
\]
\[
x^\circ = 72^\circ
\]

Thus, the value of \( x \) is \( 72^\circ \).

Rounded to the nearest tenth of a degree, it remains:

\[
\boxed{72.0^\circ}
\]