Question

In the figure, $l\parallel m$ and $p$ is a transversal find the value of '$x$'?

Answer 1

It is given that $l\parallel m$ and $p$ is a traversal
Therefore $\angle EFB=\angle FGD$ (corresponding angles)
Therefore $5x^o={(2x+24)}^o$
$5x-2x=24$
$3x=24$
$x=\frac{24}{3}=8^o$