Question

In the diagram, PQ is parallel to RS.



If angle UWS = 5x - 12 and angle QVU = 113, what is the value of x?

20
25
67
113

Answers

There are no human answers yet.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
Since PQ is parallel to RS, we can use the properties of angles formed by parallel lines to find the value of \( x \).

From the given information:
- Angle \( UWS = 5x - 12 \)
- Angle \( QVU = 113 \)

Since PQ is parallel to RS and \( UWS \) and \( QVU \) are alternate interior angles, they are equal. Therefore, we can set up the equation:

\[
5x - 12 = 113
\]

Now we solve for \( x \):

1. Add 12 to both sides:
\[
5x = 113 + 12
\]
\[
5x = 125
\]

2. Divide by 5:
\[
x = \frac{125}{5} = 25
\]

Thus, the value of \( x \) is \( \boxed{25} \).

Related Questions