Question

Find the value of x for which the lines rand s are parallel.

Answer 1

x = 12

Explanation:

<1 and the 142-deg angle are vertical, so m<1 = 142 deg

The angle measuring 3x + 2 and <1 are same-side interior angles. If the lines are parallel, then those two angles are supplementary.

3x + 2 + 142 = 180

3x + 144 = 180

3x = 36

x = 12