Question

given ( m parallel n ), find the value of ( x ).
diagram: parallel lines ( m ) (top) and ( n ) (bottom) cut by transversal ( t ). on line ( m ), angles ( (8x + 9)^circ ) (above ( m )) and ( (7x + 30)^circ ) (below ( m )) are shown.
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify supplementary angles

Since \( m \parallel n \) and the two angles \( (7x + 30)^\circ \) and \( (8x + 9)^\circ \) are adjacent and form a linear pair, they are supplementary. So, \( (7x + 30) + (8x + 9) = 180 \).

Step2: Combine like terms

Combine the \( x \)-terms and constant terms: \( 7x + 8x + 30 + 9 = 180 \), which simplifies to \( 15x + 39 = 180 \).

Step3: Solve for \( x \)

Subtract 39 from both sides: \( 15x = 180 - 39 = 141 \). Then divide by 15: \( x = \frac{141}{15} = 9.4 \)? Wait, no, wait. Wait, actually, the two angles are same - side interior? No, wait, looking at the diagram, the two angles \( (7x + 30)^\circ \) and \( (8x + 9)^\circ \) are adjacent and form a linear pair? Wait, no, maybe they are same - side interior? Wait, no, when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, same - side interior angles are supplementary, but also, adjacent angles on a straight line are supplementary. Wait, the two angles \( (7x + 30) \) and \( (8x + 9) \) are adjacent and form a linear pair, so their sum is \( 180^\circ \). Wait, let's re - calculate:

\( 7x+30 + 8x + 9=180 \)

\( 15x+39 = 180 \)

\( 15x=180 - 39=141 \)

\( x=\frac{141}{15}=9.4 \)? That can't be right. Wait, maybe I made a mistake. Wait, maybe the two angles are alternate interior or something else? Wait, no, looking at the diagram, the angle \( (7x + 30)^\circ \) and \( (8x + 9)^\circ \) are adjacent and form a linear pair, so they should add up to \( 180^\circ \). Wait, but maybe the diagram is such that \( (7x + 30) \) and \( (8x + 9) \) are supplementary. Wait, let's check the calculation again:

\( 7x+30+8x + 9 = 180 \)

\( 15x+39=180 \)

\( 15x=180 - 39 = 141 \)

\( x=\frac{141}{15}=9.4 \). But that seems odd. Wait, maybe the angles are vertical angles? No, vertical angles are equal. Wait, maybe I misidentified the angles. Wait, the two angles \( (7x + 30) \) and \( (8x + 9) \) are adjacent and form a linear pair, so they must be supplementary. So the calculation is correct. Wait, but maybe the problem is that the two angles are same - side interior angles? Wait, no, same - side interior angles are on the same side of the transversal. Wait, maybe the diagram is different. Wait, let's assume that the two angles are supplementary (linear pair). So the steps are:

1. Set up the equation: \( (7x + 30)+(8x + 9)=180 \)
2. Combine like terms: \( 15x + 39 = 180 \)
3. Subtract 39: \( 15x=141 \)
4. Divide by 15: \( x = 9.4 \). But that is a decimal. Wait, maybe I made a mistake in the angle relationship. Wait, maybe the two angles are equal? If they are alternate interior angles, but alternate interior angles are equal when lines are parallel. Wait, maybe the diagram shows that \( (7x + 30)=(8x + 9) \)? Let's try that:

\( 7x+30 = 8x + 9 \)

\( 30 - 9=8x - 7x \)

\( x = 21 \). Ah! That makes more sense. Maybe I misidentified the angle relationship. If the two angles are alternate interior angles (since \( m\parallel n \) and cut by transversal \( t \)), then they are equal. So let's re - do the steps:

Step1: Identify angle relationship

Since \( m\parallel n \) and the two angles \( (7x + 30)^\circ \) and \( (8x + 9)^\circ \) are alternate interior angles, they are equal. So \( 7x + 30=8x + 9 \).

Step2: Solve for \( x \)

Subtract \( 7x \) from both sides: \( 30=x + 9 \). Then subtract 9 from both sides: \( x=30 - 9 = 21 \).

Ah, that's the correct approach. I misidentified the angle relationship earlier. Alternate interior angles are equal when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal. So the correct equation is \( 7x + 30=8x + 9 \).

Answer:

\( x = 21 \)