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**Problem Statement:**

Given that the two lines cut by the transversal are parallel, solve for the value of \( x \) below.

**Diagram Description:**

The diagram shows two parallel horizontal lines with a transversal line cutting through them, forming eight angles. The angles at the intersection of the transversal and the parallel lines are labeled with either given angles or expressions involving \( x \):

- One angle is labeled as \( 4x^\circ \).
- The corresponding angle on the other side of the transversal is labeled as \( 104^\circ \).

**Solution:**

Since the two lines are parallel, alternate interior angles are equal. Therefore, we can set the expressions for the angles equal to each other and solve for \( x \):

\[
4x = 104
\]

Divide both sides by 4:

\[
x = \frac{104}{4}
\]

\[
x = 26
\]

Hence, the value of \( x \) is \( 26 \) degrees.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** Given that the two lines cut by the transversal are parallel, solve for the value of \( x \) below. **Diagram Description:** The diagram shows two parallel horizontal lines with a transversal line cutting through them, forming eight angles. The angles at the intersection of the transversal and the parallel lines are labeled with either given angles or expressions involving \( x \): - One angle is labeled as \( 4x^\circ \). - The corresponding angle on the other side of the transversal is labeled as \( 104^\circ \). **Solution:** Since the two lines are parallel, alternate interior angles are equal. Therefore, we can set the expressions for the angles equal to each other and solve for \( x \): \[ 4x = 104 \] Divide both sides by 4: \[ x = \frac{104}{4} \] \[ x = 26 \] Hence, the value of \( x \) is \( 26 \) degrees.
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