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Transversal Problems with Equations (Level 1)

Jol 19, 2:01:51 PM
Given m|n, find the value of x.
+
(2x+9)°
(7x+24)
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Answer 1

-3 =x

Explanation:

The angles are corresponding angles and corresponding angles are equal if the lines are parallel

2x+9 = 7x+24

Subtract 2x from each side

2x+9-2x = 7x+24-2x

9 = 5x+24

Subtract 24 from each side

9-24 = 5x

-15 = 5x

Divide by 5

-15/5 = 5x/5

-3 =x