A pair of parallel lines is cut by a transversal: A pair of parallel lines cut by a transversal is shown. The inside bottom righ

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A pair of parallel lines is cut by a transversal: A pair of parallel lines cut by a transversal is shown. The inside bottom righ

t angle is labeled 80 degrees. The alternate interior angle is cut by a ray and is labeled as x on one side and 20 degrees on the other. What is the measure of angle x?

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Gala2k [10] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-20T07:20:08+03:00

Gala2k [10]3 years ago

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Step-by-step explanation: If one side is 85 then the other side has to equal 85 they give you 25 and you have to plug in 25 plus what equals 85, and the answer is 60.

Nadya [2.5K] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-20T06:19:57+03:00

Nadya [2.5K]3 years ago

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When you have parallel lines cut by a transversal, alternate interior angles are congruent.
The 80 degree angle and the (20 + x) angles will be congruent.
Therefore, x = 60 degrees.