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If line L is parallel to line M, what is the value of x?

Please provide an explanation if you can! Thanks

If line L is parallel to line M, what is the value of x? Please provide an explanation-example-1

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A line is 180° so if you are given 43°on part of line l

180-43=137

So x=137°
User Dustin Cowles
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The answer is simple since the lines are parallel the 43 degrees carry over to the other line and since it is a straight line the whole thing adds up to 180 degrees the degree is 137
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