Question

Find the value of x that will make
L||M.
2x+5
x-5
x = [?]

Answer 1

x = 60

Explanation:

For L and M to be parallel then

2x + 5 and x - 5 are same- side interior angles and sum to 180° , then

2x + 5 + x - 5 = 180 , that is

3x = 180 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 60