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**Question 6:**

In the diagram, \( BC \parallel DE \). What is the value of \( x \)?

**Diagram Explanation:**

- The diagram features two parallel lines, \( BC \) and \( DE \), which are cut by a transversal line \( FA \).
- Angles are labeled around the intersection points of the transverse with the parallel lines.
  
  - At the intersection on line \( BC \), there is an angle labeled \( 42^\circ \).
  - Between the parallel lines at the intersection with \( FA \), angle \( BAC \) measures \( 103^\circ \).
  - At the intersection on line \( DE \), there is an angle labeled \( x^\circ \).

**Analysis:**

To find the value of \( x \):

- Recognize that angles on a straight line sum up to \( 180^\circ \).
- Since \( BC \parallel DE \), angle \( x^\circ \) and angle \( 103^\circ \) are consecutive interior angles along the transversal \( FA \).
- Therefore, the equation to solve is:
  
  \[
  x + 103 = 180
  \]

- Solving for \( x \), we get:

  \[
  x = 180 - 103 = 77
  \]

Thus, the value of \( x \) is \( 77^\circ \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 6:** In the diagram, \( BC \parallel DE \). What is the value of \( x \)? **Diagram Explanation:** - The diagram features two parallel lines, \( BC \) and \( DE \), which are cut by a transversal line \( FA \). - Angles are labeled around the intersection points of the transverse with the parallel lines. - At the intersection on line \( BC \), there is an angle labeled \( 42^\circ \). - Between the parallel lines at the intersection with \( FA \), angle \( BAC \) measures \( 103^\circ \). - At the intersection on line \( DE \), there is an angle labeled \( x^\circ \). **Analysis:** To find the value of \( x \): - Recognize that angles on a straight line sum up to \( 180^\circ \). - Since \( BC \parallel DE \), angle \( x^\circ \) and angle \( 103^\circ \) are consecutive interior angles along the transversal \( FA \). - Therefore, the equation to solve is: \[ x + 103 = 180 \] - Solving for \( x \), we get: \[ x = 180 - 103 = 77 \] Thus, the value of \( x \) is \( 77^\circ \).
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