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Assume line m and n are parallel. how many degree is angle x

Assume line m and n are parallel. how many degree is angle x-example-1
User Mathieu Schaeffer
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Take into account that due to m and n are parallel, then, y is congruent to angle 35 degrees:

y = 35

Now, consider that x and y are supplementary, that is , they add up:

x + y = 180

x + 35 = 180

x = 180 - 35

x = 145

Hence, you obtain:

x = 145

y = 35

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