In the diagram, $\angle A B C=90^{\circ}$. The value of $x$ is
(A) 46
(B) 22
(C) 36
(D) 42
(E) 54

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Since $\angle A B C$ measures $90^{\circ}$, and $\angle A B C=44^{\circ}+x^{\circ}$, then $x=90-44=46$.

ANSWER: (A)