Question

Solve for x in the figure below

Answer 1

x = 6.8

Explanation:

7x + 36 = 12x + 2 (alternate interior angles are congruent)

Collect like terms

7x - 12x = -36 + 2

-5x = -34

Divide both sides

-5x/-5 = -34/-5

x = 6.8