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Can someone please help i dont understand

Can someone please help i dont understand-example-1
User PMV
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Answer:

last option is correct

Explanation:

8x-17=5x+19(being corresponding angles)

8x-5x=19+17

3x=36

x=36/3

x=12

User DHRUV GUPTA
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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

Angle 1 = 8x - 17

Angle 2 = 5x + 19

These are congruent which means they are the same so the equation is:

8x - 17 = 5x + 19

3x - 17 = 19

3x = 36

x = 12

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