Question

Find the value of x in the given figure

Answer 1

Explanation:

The 2 angles shown are corresponding angles and congruent, hence

23x - 5 = 21x + 5 ( subtract 21x from both sides )

2x - 5 = 5 ( add 5 to both sides )

2x = 10 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 5