Question

Given m||n, find the value of x.

Answer 1

x = 17

Explanation:

(5x - 23) and (7x - 1) are same- side interior angles and sum to 180° , so

5x - 23 + 7x - 1 = 180

12x - 24 = 180 ( add 24 to both sides )

12x = 204 ( divide both sides by 12 )

x = 17