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Lines j and k are parallel and intersected by line e. What is the value of x?

Lines j and k are parallel and intersected by line e. What is the value of x?-example-1
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Answer:

x = 38

Explanation:

We can set both angles equal to 180° since they are same side interior angles;

(2x - 10)° + 3x° = 180°

5x - 10° = 180°

5x = 190°

x = 38

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