Question

What is the value of x if line a is parallel to line b and is cut by a transversal?

Answer 1

Answer:

x=35

Step-by-step explanation:

These are alternate interior angles.  Since a and b are parallel, they are equal

5x - 54 = 3x+16

Subtract 3x from each side

5x-3x -54 = 3x -3x +16

2x -54 = 16

Add 54 to each side

2x-54+54 = 16+54

2x = 70

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = 70/2

x = 35