Question

Two lines intersect in the figure below. what is the value of x?

Answer 1

A. 17

Explanation:

The angles are adjacent, meaning they are congruent. So you will set (5x + 6) equal to 91

(5x + 6) = 5x + 6

5x + 6 = 91

5x + 6 - 6 = 91 - 6

5x = 85

5x / 5 = 85 / 5

x = 17