Question

Solve for x and explain

Answer 1

Since the two lines are parallel, the angle labeled 130 is congruent to the angle labeled x+ 136 so you can set them equal to each other

130 = x + 136
subtract 136 from both sides

x = -6

Answer 2

Because the 130° angle and the x + 136° angle are opposite interior angles, they will be equal.  From this, we can set up this equation:

130 = x + 136

We solve for x by subtracting 136 from both sides.

x = -6

So, x is -6°