Question

Solve for X in the figure below, knowing line L is parallel to line M. Thank You!

Answer 1

3x+5= 65°( alternate interior angles)

3x=60

x=60/3=20°

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = 18.67

Explanation:

3x + 5 = 61

-5 -5

3x = 56

divide by 3

x = 18.67