Answer:
x = 11
Step-by-step explanation:
If the lines were parallel, then the transversal would make 2x + 1 and 23° alternate interior angles. Alternate interior angles equal one another, so set up the following equation.
[tex]2x+1=23~(Given)\\\\2x+1-1=23-1~(Subract~1~on~both~sides)\\\\2x=22~(Simplify)\\\\\frac{2x}{2}=\frac{22}{2}~(Divide~2~on~both~sides)\\\\x=11~(Simplify)[/tex]
