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Lines a and b in the figure above are parallel. What is the value of p?

Select one:
A. 12
B. 14
C. 20
D. 24

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Lines a and b in the figure above are parallel. What is the value of p? Select one-example-1

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It will be c- 20:
4q and 2(q+30) have to equal the same therefore q=30 which makes both these equations equal.
3p + 4q then have to equal 180 as they are on a straight line so you know q=30 so 4x30=120 so 180-120=60
Then 60/3=20 and that is your answer.
Hope this helps :)
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