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Find the value of x that will make A||B.

Find the value of x that will make A||B.-example-1
User Qina
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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

since these are alternating interior angles, these two expressions will be = to each other

2x+5=3x-2

subtract the 2x from both sides

5=x-2

add the 2 to both sides

7=x

User Gklka
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Answer:

7

Explanation:

By the definition of alternate interior angle:

3x-2=2x+5

3x-2x=5+2

x=7

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User Chamith Malinda
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