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Find the value if x that makes up p ll q

Find the value if x that makes up p ll q-example-1

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For the lines p and q to be parallel the measure of angle 4x must be equal to angle (3x + 30). As these are pair of alternate exterior angles. So,


4x=3x+30

Simplify the equation for x.


\begin{gathered} 4x=3x+30 \\ 4x-3x=30 \\ x=30 \end{gathered}

Thus value of x is 30.

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