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In the figure shown, line AB is parallel to line CD. What is the measure of angle x? Explain your answer.

In the figure shown, line AB is parallel to line CD. What is the measure of angle-example-1
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Answer:

x = 53°

Explanation:

The angle 115° and the angle formed by the sum of x+62° are external alternates angles, so it means they have the same measure, and you can find the value of x doing:

115°- 62° = 53°

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