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Parallel lines q and r interested by transversal p. Which is the value of x?

Parallel lines q and r interested by transversal p. Which is the value of x?-example-1

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Answer:

The value of x is equal to 23.

User Mark Bakker
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Answer:

23

Explanation:

Where a transversal crosses parallel lines, same-side interior angles are supplementary. The marked angles have a total of 180°.

(3x +28) +(2x +37) = 180

5x +65 = 180 . . . . collect terms

x +13 = 36 . . . . . . . divide by 5

x = 23 . . . . . . . . . . subtract 13

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