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Which solution for the value of r in the figure below is incorrect? Explain.

Which solution for the value of r in the figure below is incorrect? Explain.-example-1
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

The identified angles are alternate interior angles, and by the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem, the two angles are congruent. Therefore, the equation 4x - 2 = 3x + 6 should be used to determine the value of x in the figure.

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