Question

Line t intersects line u, as shown below.

11
(2x +17)
125°
What is the value of x?
A 54
B
71
С
108
125

Answer 1

x=54

Explanation:

2x+17 will be kept equal to 125

so 2x+17=125

2x=125-17

2x=108

x=
`(108)/(2)`

x=54 ans

Answer 2

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Answer:

A. 54

Explanation:

The two marked angles are "vertical angles," so are congruent.

125° = (2x +17)°

108 = 2x . . . . . . . . divide by °, subtract 17

54 = x . . . . . . . . . . divide by 2