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User Mehboob Sayyed
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We know that:

Since line m is parallel to line n, (6x - 5) and (6x + 5) are a linear pair.

Linear pair means that the sum of two angles equaling 180°.

This means that:


(6x - 5) + (6x + 5) = 180

Step-by step calculations:

Opening the parenthesis:


(6x - 5) + (6x + 5) = 180 \\\\6x - 5 + 6x + 5 = 180

Combining like terms:


6x - 5 + 6x + 5 = 180 \\\\ (6x + 6x) + (-5 + 5) = 180

Simplify the LHS:


(6x + 6x) + (-5 + 5) = 180\\\\(12x) = 180

Divide 12 both sides and simplify:


(12x)/(12) = (180)/(12) \\\\ x = 15

Thus, the value of x is 15.

User Jakar
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Answer:

x = 15°

Explanation:

Linear pair = 180°

⇒ (6x - 5) + (6x + 5) = 180°

⇒ 12x = 180°

⇒ x = 15°

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