Question

Use the following image to solve for the value of x if m∠1 = 2x + 44 and m∠5 = 5x + 38

A. x = 1

B. x = 2

C. x = -2

D. x = 3

Answer 1

Answer: B) x = 2

Explanation:

To solve for x, we need to use the fact that angles 1 and 5 are corresponding angles, which means they have equal measures. Therefore, we can set the two angle measures equal to each other and solve for x:

m∠1 = m∠5

2x + 44 = 5x + 38

6 = 3x

x = 2

Therefore, the answer is B. x = 2.