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For what value of x is line a parallel to line b?

For what value of x is line a parallel to line b?-example-1
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Corresponding angles must be equal


\\ \tt\hookrightarrow 4x+28=116


\\ \tt\hookrightarrow 4x=116-28


\\ \tt\hookrightarrow 4x=88


\\ \tt\hookrightarrow x=22

User David Herod
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Answer:

x = 22

Explanation:

4x + 28 = 116 (corresponding angles are equal when two lines are parallel)

4x = 88

x = 22

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