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What is the value of \(q\) if \(s = 50?\)

(1) \(q > r\)
(2) \(t = 80\)

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The first step of the VA (Variable Approach) method is to modify the original condition and the question. We then recheck the question. We should simplify conditions if necessary.

An exterior angle is a sum of non-adjacent interior angles.
Then we have q = s + t and s = 50 from the original condition.

Since condition 2) tells t = 80, we have q = 50 + 80 = 130.
Since the condition yields a unique solution, it is sufficient.

Condition 1)
If we have t = 80, then we have q = 130 and r = 50.
If we have t = 70, then we have q = 120 and r = 60.

Since condition 1) does not yield a unique solution, it is not sufficient.

Therefore, B is the answer.
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