16.9k views
0 votes
Given m∥n, find the value of x.

Given m∥n, find the value of x.-example-1

1 Answer

0 votes

Answer:

x = 20

Explanation:

The 2 given angles are alternate interior angles and are congruent, thus

7x - 3 = 6x + 17 ( subtract 6x from both sides )

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

x = 20

User Pete Johnson
by
4.4k points