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Lines a and b are parallel. what is the value of x?

Lines a and b are parallel. what is the value of x?-example-1
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Answer:

x=16

Explanation:

First, since a and b are parallel, infer that 4x and 60 can be added together to reach 124 (4x+60=124). Then, solve the equation.

4x+60=124

subtract 60 from both sides

4x=64

divide by four

x=16

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