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Help please I don't know how to solve this​

Help please I don't know how to solve this​-example-1
User StackKrish
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Answer:

x = 23 degrees

Explanation:

It is given that the two parallel lines, (m) and (n) are intersected by a transversal. The two given angles (5x - 20) and (85) are alternate corresponding. Meaning that they are supplementary; their angle measures add up to (180) degrees. Based on this given information, form an equation and solve for the parameter (x).

(5x - 20) + (85) = 180

Simplify,

5x + 65 = 180

Inverse operations,

5x + 65 = 180

-65 -65

5x = 115

/5 /5

x = 23

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