For what value of x is line m parallel to line n? x =

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Jim G.
Dec 13, 2017

#x=20#

Explanation:

#"the angles "65^@" and "(3x+5)^@#

#"are "color(blue)"corresponding angles"#

#•color(blue)" corresponding angles are equal"#

#rArr3x+5=65#

#"subtract 5 from both sides"#

#rArr3x=60#

#"divide both sides by 3"#

#rArrx=20#

#(3x+5)^@=(60+5)^@=65^@#

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