Two lines are intersecting. What is the value of x? (x + 40) (4х - 5)°

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Two lines are intersecting what is the value of x
### Problem Statement:

**Two lines are intersecting. What is the value of \( x \)?**

**Diagram Description:**
- The provided diagram shows two intersecting lines forming an 'X' shape.
- The angles formed at the intersection are labeled as \( (x + 40)^\circ \) and \( (4x - 5)^\circ \).

### Solution:

Since the lines are intersecting, the angles opposite each other (formed by the intersection of the two lines) are equal. Therefore, we can set up the following equation:

\[
(x + 40)^\circ = (4x - 5)^\circ
\]

### Steps to Solve for \( x \):

1. **Equation Setup:**

\[
x + 40 = 4x - 5
\]

2. **Isolate the variables \( x \):**

\[
40 + 5 = 4x - x
\]

3. **Simplify:**

\[
45 = 3x
\]

4. **Solve for \( x \):**

\[
x = \frac{45}{3} \implies x = 15
\]

Thus, the value of \( x \) is **15**.
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Statement: **Two lines are intersecting. What is the value of \( x \)?** **Diagram Description:** - The provided diagram shows two intersecting lines forming an 'X' shape. - The angles formed at the intersection are labeled as \( (x + 40)^\circ \) and \( (4x - 5)^\circ \). ### Solution: Since the lines are intersecting, the angles opposite each other (formed by the intersection of the two lines) are equal. Therefore, we can set up the following equation: \[ (x + 40)^\circ = (4x - 5)^\circ \] ### Steps to Solve for \( x \): 1. **Equation Setup:** \[ x + 40 = 4x - 5 \] 2. **Isolate the variables \( x \):** \[ 40 + 5 = 4x - x \] 3. **Simplify:** \[ 45 = 3x \] 4. **Solve for \( x \):** \[ x = \frac{45}{3} \implies x = 15 \] Thus, the value of \( x \) is **15**.
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