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Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is correct. It's given that line is parallel to line , and line intersects both lines. It follows that line is a transversal. When two lines are parallel and intersected by a transversal, exterior angles on the same side of the transversal are supplementary. Thus, . Subtracting from both sides of this equation yields . Therefore, the value of is .
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.