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HELP ME WITH PROVING LINES PARALLEL PLEASE

HELP ME WITH PROVING LINES PARALLEL PLEASE-example-1
User Viktor Ilienko
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Answer:

x = 30

Explanation:

5x and 3x + 60 are co-exterior angles. To make A and B parallel, they should congruent (equal}

5x = 3x + 60

5x - 3x = 60

2x = 60

x = 60/2

x = 30

Checking:

5x = 5*30 = 150

3x + 60 = 3*30 + 60 = 90 + 60 = 150

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