Question

Question 9

Answer 1

Answer:

17

Step-by-step explanation:

m<1 = (4x + 2)

m<3 = (5x - 15)

To find the value of x, we need to generate an equation.

<1 and <3 are vertical angles. Vertical angles are congruent. Therefore:

m<1 = m<3

(4x + 2) = (5x - 15)

Use this equation to solve for x

4x + 2 = 5x - 15

Subtract 5x from both sides

4x + 2 - 5x = 5x - 15 - 5x

-x + 2 = -15

Subtract 2 from both sides

-x + 2 - 2 = -15 - 2

-x = -17

Divide both sides by -1

x = 17