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Given m||n, find the value of x.
kt
(6x+5)°
(7X-40°

Given m||n, find the value of x. kt (6x+5)° (7X-40°-example-1
User Jhickner
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Answer:

x = 9

Explanation:

These are alternate exterior angles and alternate exterior angles are equal if m is parallel to n

6x+5 = 7x-4

Subtract 6x from each side

6x -6x+5 = 7x-6x-4

5 = x -4

Add 4 to each side

5+4 =x-4+4

9 =x

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