Question

I really need help 50 points

Answer 1

x = 16

Explanation:

If an and b are parallel to each other, both angles should be equal to eachother. So, we just the find the value of x such that both values are equal to eachother.

7x + 2 = 8x - 14

(both both x's to the same side)

8x - 7x = 2 + 14

x = 2 + 14

x = 16