1MA0 Higher November 2016 Paper 1 Q9

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksAngles (Including Parallel Lines)

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Triangle ACE with D on CE and B on CA; BD is parallel to AE; angle BCD = 30 degrees, angle ABD = 125 degrees and angle x at E

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABC\) and \(EDC\) are straight lines.
\(AE\) and \(BD\) are parallel.
Angle \(ABD = 125^\circ\)
Angle \(BCD = 30^\circ\)

Work out the size of the angle marked \(x\).
Give reasons for your answer. (4)