The figure shows a transversal crossing two parallel lines. What is the value of x?

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asked Jan 15, 2021 89.8k views

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Marwan Alsabbagh · Answer 1 · 2021-01-19T22:44:14+0000

Answer:

$\huge\boxed{x = 16}$

Explanation:

5x + 40 = 120 (Corresponding angles are congruent)

5x = 120 - 40

5x = 80

Dividing both sides by 5

x = 16

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