SOLUTION: In parallelogram ABCD, m∠A = x + 20 and m∠C = 6x − 50. Find x.

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Question 252700: In parallelogram ABCD, m∠A = x + 20 and m∠C = 6x − 50. Find x.
Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
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By definition, opposite angles of a parallelogram are congruent. So,
angle C ~ angle A. Using our equations,
X + 20 = 6X - 50.
Solve for X.
70 = 5X
14 = x.