WILL MEDAL
What must be the value of x so that lines a and b are parallel lines cut by transversal f?

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WILL MEDAL
What must be the value of x so that lines a and b are parallel lines cut by transversal f?

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mathmate · Answer

hint: https://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/alternate-exterior-angles.html

cynna · Answer

22?

cynna · Answer

@mathmate

mathmate · Answer

@cynna Yes, 22$^\circ$ is correct.  Well done!

If lines a and b are parallel, then the two angles are equal (alternate exterior angles), thus
6x-36=96, solving, 6x=132, x=22 degrees.