How Do You Find a Value for x that Makes Two Lines Parallel?

How Do You Find a Value for x that Makes Two Lines Parallel?

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Got a transversal intersecting two lines? Trying to figure out if those lines are parallel? You could test to see if corresponding angles are congruent. This tutorial shows you how!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • variable
  • variables
  • transversal
  • parallel
  • parallel lines
  • find angle
  • find missing angle
  • corresponding angles
  • congruent angles
  • congruent
  • corresponding
  • angle
  • angles

Background Tutorials

  • Algebraic Expressions

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

  • Reasoning and Parallel Lines

      • What are Parallel Lines?What are Parallel Lines?

      What are Parallel Lines?

      Lines that are parallel have a very special quality. Without this quality, these lines are not parallel. In this tutorial, take a look at parallel lines and see how they are different from any other kind of lines!

  • Points, Lines, and Planes

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      You can't learn everything about math without seeing planes. Did you know that there are rules for naming a plane? This tutorial introduces you to planes and shows you how to name them. Take a look!

Further Exploration

  • Angles, Lines and Transversals

      • How Do You Find Missing Angles in a Transversal Diagram?How Do You Find Missing Angles in a Transversal Diagram?

      How Do You Find Missing Angles in a Transversal Diagram?

      Got a diagram of a transversal intersecting parallel lines? Trying to figure out all the angle measurements? Take a look at this tutorial, and you'll see how find all the missing angle measurements by identifying vertical, corresponding, adjacent, and alternate exterior angles!