Question

two parallel roads, Elm Street and Oak Street, are crossed by a third, Walnut Street, as shown in diagram. The value of X is​

Answer 1

(5x-15)°+ (2x+33)°= 180°
+15° +15°
5x + 2x+ 48°= 180°
-2x -2x
3x+48°=180°
-48° -48°
3x = 132°
divide by 3
x= 44

Answer 2

x=16

Explanation:

2x + 33 = 5x - 15 (Alternate Interior Angles)

33 + 15 = 5x - 2x

48 = 3x

x= 48/3 = 16