Question

Find the value of x.

Answer 1

The two given equations are vertical angles, which mean they are the same.

Set the two equations to equal and solve for x:

13x-23 = 5x+17

Add 23 to each side:

13x = 5x+40

Subtract 5x from each side:

8x = 40

Divide both sides by 8:

x = 40/8

x = 5