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triangle diagram

If triangleXYZ above is equilateral, what is the value of r + s + t + u ?

Correct Answer: 300

Explanation:
Since triangleXYZ is equilateral, r = u = 60. The sum of s + t equals 180 since the two angles form a straight line. Therefore, r + s + t + u = 60 + 60 + 180 = 300.

(from the October 14, 1997 test)

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