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Find the value of x that will make A||B

Find the value of x that will make A||B-example-1

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Answer:

x = 11

Explanation:

To make A║B, we need to assume it is.

Through alternate exterior angles theorem:

5x + 9 = 6x - 2

Solve algebraically for x:

5x + 9 = 6x - 2

9 = 6x - 5x - 2

9 = x - 2

9 + 2 = x

11 = x

x = 11

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