In the Figure Below, Angle $a = 34 ^ { \circ }$

Multiple Choice

In the figure below, angle $a = 34 ^ { \circ }$ and angle $b = 68 ^ { \circ }$ .
What is the measure of angle x ?

A) 34
B) 40.5
C) 27.5
D) 129.5
E) none of these