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Find the value of x that will make A||B

Find the value of x that will make A||B-example-1
User Herzbube
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Answer:

x = 30

Explanation:

When two parallel lines are intersected by a transversal, the alternate exterior angles are congruent.

5x = 3x + 60 {Subtract 3x from both sides}

5x - 3x = 60

2x = 60 {Divide both sides by 2}

x = 60/2

x = 30

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