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Given m || n find the value of x

Given m || n find the value of x-example-1
User Ericgr
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Answer:

x = 23

Explanation:

(x + 1)° and (7x - 5)° are same-side supplementary angles, so adding them together will equal 180°.

(x + 1) + (7x - 5) = 180

Add like terms.

8x - 4 = 180

Add 4 to both sides.

8x = 184

Divide both sides by 8.

x = 23

Check if correct by substitution:

(23) + 1 = 24

7(23) - 5 = 156

156 + 24 = 180

I hope this helped you a lot! :)

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