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Find values in x and y for which ABCD must be a parallelogram

Find values in x and y for which ABCD must be a parallelogram-example-1
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If ABDC is a parallelogram, AB is parallel to DC.

So, 4x-18 and x+6 are alternate angles. Which are congruent.

So:

4x-18 = x+6

Solve for x:

4x-x = 6+18

3x = 24

x=24/3

x= 8

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