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Solve for x to make A||B.
2x
A
3x
B

Solve for x to make A||B. 2x A 3x B-example-1
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Explanation:

when A is parallel to B, then the angles with the intersecting line must be the same at both A and B - above and below the intersection point.

the sum of all angles around a point on one side of a line is 180°.

so,

2x + 3x = 180

5x = 180

x = 180/5 = 36

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