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Lines k and p are parallel. If m∠1 = 5x + 1 and m∠2 = 8x – 20, find the measure of angle 2. m∠2 = ______° Note: enter the number only.

WILL MAKE BRAINLIEST Lines k and p are parallel If m1 5x 1 and m2 8x 20 find the measure of angle 2 m2 Note enter the number only class=

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Answer:

m∠2=7

Since k and p are both parallel you can set 5x+1=8x-20 and find x

when you find x, is equal to x=7

The measure of angle 2. m∠2 = 36°

Basic concept of parallel lines -

Parallel lines are lines in a plane that are always the same distance apart. Parallel lines never intersect with each other.

Also the property of parallel lines states that the base angle subtended due to a common straight line of two or more given parallel lines is always equal.  

How to find the base angle of two parallel lines as given in the problem ?

Given lines k and p are parallel.

Thus the base angles m∠1 and m∠2 are also equal from the property .

Given m∠1 = 5x + 1 and m∠2 = 8x - 20

5x + 1 = 8x - 20

⇒ 3x = 21

∴  x = 7

m∠2 = 8x - 20 = 8*7 - 20 = 36°

The measure of angle m∠2 is 36°

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