In the given figure, a transversal is intersecting two parallel lines at distinct points. Find the value of x.

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Given that the lines are parallel.
$23 x - 5 = 21 x + 5$ ( Corresponding angles)
$23 x - 21 x = 5 + 5$
$2 x = 10$
$x = 5$

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In the given figure, a transversal is intersecting two parallel lines at distinct points. Find the value of x.

Given that the lines are parallel. 23x−5=21x+5 ( Corresponding angles) 23x−21x=5+5 2x=10 x=5

Given that the lines are parallel.
$23 x - 5 = 21 x + 5$ ( Corresponding angles)
$23 x - 21 x = 5 + 5$
$2 x = 10$
$x = 5$