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Work out x. Give reasons for your answer.

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Answer:

The measurement for x is 80°

Explanation:

In the picture, we see two parallel lines cut by a transversal line. Since the lines are cut by a transversal, then there are a few things we should know that can help us find the value of x.

  • Corresponding angles are congruent.
  • Angles that are right beside each other (such as ∠CBD and ∠CBA) are a linear pair. This means that they have a total measurement of 180° when added together.

Now that we know these things, we can use this information to find the measurement of ∠CBA. We do this by subtracting 100 from 180 because ∠CBA and ∠CBD are a linear pair. Once we know the measurement of this angle, then it will be much easier to find the value of x.

180 - 100 = 80

So, the measurement of ∠CBA is 80°. Now, ∠CBA and ∠x are corresponding angles so this means that they have the same measurements. If the measurement of ∠CBA is 80°, then the measurement of ∠x is also 80°

x = 80°

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