Question

What is the correct equation to find the value of X?

Answer 1

x = 12

Explanation:

The 2 angles shown are corresponding angles and congruent, thus

8x - 17 = 5x + 19 ( subtract 5x from both sides )

3x - 17 = 19 ( add 17 to both sides )

3x = 36 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 12