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Two parallel lines are crossed by a transversal.

What is the value of x?

x = 12
x = 14
x = 22
x = 24

Two parallel lines are crossed by a transversal. What is the value of x? x = 12 x-example-1
User Xzyfer
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Answer:

X=12

Explanation:

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User Sem Vanmeenen
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Because the 2 lines are parallel, (5x+5) + 115 need to equal 180.

Solving for X:

5x+5 +115 = 180

5x + 120 = 180

Subtract 120 from each side:
5x = 60

Divide both sides by 5
x= 60/5
X = 12


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