Since line c and d are parallel, line a can act as a transversal. Thus, x=124 degrees because of the alternate exterior angle relationship that can be seen.
~You would set up the equation x+(3x+5)=6565
~Combine like products so 3x+x=4x.
~Now you have 4x+5=6565.
~Isolate the variable by subracting the 5 from both sides, so you have 4x=6560.
~Since you multiply x by 4, divide both sides by 4, and 6560 divided by 4 is 1,640.
*The first number is 1,640.
~Now to find the second number you simply plug in 1,640 to (3x+5), with 1,640 being x.
~That would become [3(1,640)+5].
~3 times 1, 640 is 4,920, and add the 5 so you get 4,925.
*The second and larger number is 4,925.
If you wanna check just add the two numbers, and you get 6565.
$119 - $68 = $51
51/68 x 100 = .75
.75 x 100 = 75%
So, there was a 75% percent increase in the price.
42 (1- 25/100) = 63/2 = 31.5 dollars
answer is $31.50
hope it helps
