SOLUTION: If two lines are perpendicular and they intersect at an angle that measures 5x – 12, what is the value of x?

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Question 230280: If two lines are perpendicular and they intersect at an angle that measures 5x – 12, what is the value of x?

Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


We know two lines are perpendicular if they intersect and forms 90 deg.


It follows, 5x-12=90%5Eo
5x=90%2B12=102 ---> cross%285%29x%2Fcross%285%29=cross%28102%2920.4%2Fcross%285%29
green%28x=20.4%5Eo%29, Answer

Thank you,
Jojo