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Two parallel lines are cut by a transversal such that two alternate interior angles are formed. If one of the angles is 72 degrees and the other angle is ( 5x + 2) , what is the value of x? *

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Answer:

x=18

Explanation:

5x+2=72

-2 -2

5x=70

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5

x=18

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