Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781337614085
Author: Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher: Cengage,
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**Geometry Problem: Solving for x**

**Problem Statement:**

The two lines below intersect as shown. What is the value of x?

**Diagram Explanation:**

The diagram shows two intersecting lines forming an X shape. At the top left of the intersection, the angle is labeled \((2x + 29)^\circ\). At the top right of the intersection, the angle is labeled \((9x - 13)^\circ\).

\[(2x + 29)^\circ  \quad  (9x - 13)^\circ\]

The possible answer choices are:
- 6
- 9
- 12
- 4

**Details for Calculation:**

Given that the angles opposite each other are congruent, the equation to solve for \(x\) is:

\[2x + 29 = 9x - 13\]

Solving for \(x\):

1. Subtract \(2x\) from both sides:
\[29 = 7x - 13\]

2. Add 13 to both sides:
\[42 = 7x\]

3. Divide both sides by 7:
\[x = 6\]

Therefore, the correct value of \(x\) is 6.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Geometry Problem: Solving for x** **Problem Statement:** The two lines below intersect as shown. What is the value of x? **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram shows two intersecting lines forming an X shape. At the top left of the intersection, the angle is labeled \((2x + 29)^\circ\). At the top right of the intersection, the angle is labeled \((9x - 13)^\circ\). \[(2x + 29)^\circ \quad (9x - 13)^\circ\] The possible answer choices are: - 6 - 9 - 12 - 4 **Details for Calculation:** Given that the angles opposite each other are congruent, the equation to solve for \(x\) is: \[2x + 29 = 9x - 13\] Solving for \(x\): 1. Subtract \(2x\) from both sides: \[29 = 7x - 13\] 2. Add 13 to both sides: \[42 = 7x\] 3. Divide both sides by 7: \[x = 6\] Therefore, the correct value of \(x\) is 6.
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