Find the value of x that makes m parallel to n when m./2 I+ 13 and m/5- 55

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### Topic: Parallel Lines and Angles

#### Objective:
Understand how to find the value of a variable that makes two lines parallel using angle relationships.

#### Problem Statement: 
Find the value of \( x \) that makes line \( m \) parallel to line \( n \) when \( m \angle 2 = x + 13 \) and \( m \angle 5 = 53^\circ \).

#### Diagram Explanation:
The diagram shows three lines: \( m \), \( n \), and \( t \). Lines \( m \) and \( n \) intersect line \( t \), forming eight angles. These angles are labeled from \( 1 \) to \( 8 \). The lines are arranged such that:

- Line \( m \) and \( n \) are diagonally inclined.
- Line \( t \) intersects \( m \) creating angles \( 1, 2, 3, \) and \( 4 \).
- Line \( t \) intersects \( n \) creating angles \( 5, 6, 7, \) and \( 8 \).

#### Given Data:
1. \( m \angle 2 = x + 13 \)
2. \( m \angle 5 = 53^\circ \)

#### Solution Approach:
To find the value of \( x \) that makes line \( m \) parallel to line \( n \), we use alternate interior angles.

##### Steps:
1. Identify alternate interior angles, which in this case are \( \angle 2 \) and \( \angle 5 \).
2. According to the properties of parallel lines, alternate interior angles are equal.
   Therefore, we set up the equation:
   \[
   x + 13 = 53
   \]

3. Solve for \( x \):
   \[
   x = 53 - 13
   \]
   \[
   x = 40
   \]

So, the value of \( x \) that makes line \( m \) parallel to line \( n \) is \( 40 \).
Transcribed Image Text:### Topic: Parallel Lines and Angles #### Objective: Understand how to find the value of a variable that makes two lines parallel using angle relationships. #### Problem Statement: Find the value of \( x \) that makes line \( m \) parallel to line \( n \) when \( m \angle 2 = x + 13 \) and \( m \angle 5 = 53^\circ \). #### Diagram Explanation: The diagram shows three lines: \( m \), \( n \), and \( t \). Lines \( m \) and \( n \) intersect line \( t \), forming eight angles. These angles are labeled from \( 1 \) to \( 8 \). The lines are arranged such that: - Line \( m \) and \( n \) are diagonally inclined. - Line \( t \) intersects \( m \) creating angles \( 1, 2, 3, \) and \( 4 \). - Line \( t \) intersects \( n \) creating angles \( 5, 6, 7, \) and \( 8 \). #### Given Data: 1. \( m \angle 2 = x + 13 \) 2. \( m \angle 5 = 53^\circ \) #### Solution Approach: To find the value of \( x \) that makes line \( m \) parallel to line \( n \), we use alternate interior angles. ##### Steps: 1. Identify alternate interior angles, which in this case are \( \angle 2 \) and \( \angle 5 \). 2. According to the properties of parallel lines, alternate interior angles are equal. Therefore, we set up the equation: \[ x + 13 = 53 \] 3. Solve for \( x \): \[ x = 53 - 13 \] \[ x = 40 \] So, the value of \( x \) that makes line \( m \) parallel to line \( n \) is \( 40 \).
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