159k views
5 votes
I need help
Solve for x

I need help Solve for x-example-1
User ProfMamba
by
3.5k points

2 Answers

10 votes

Answer:

x = 21

Explanation:

5x + 15 = 2x + 78

3x = 63

x = 21

User Sparebytes
by
3.7k points
5 votes

Answer:

x = 21°

Explanation:

As corresponding angles in parallel lines are equal,

5x + 15 = 2x + 78

And now let us solve for x.

5x + 15 = 2x + 78

5x + 15 - 2x = 78

3x + 15 = 78

3x = 78 - 15

3x = 63

Divide both sides by 3.

x = 21°

I need help Solve for x-example-1
User Moshe Kravchik
by
3.0k points