In the diagram, parallel lines P and Q are cut by transversal R. R
(2x + 40)
(3x - 85)
What is the value of x?

1 is to a because corresponding angles are located in the same location, comparative to each line.

2 is to d because one, they are on the same side of the transversal, and two, they are "facing" each other.

3 is to c because vertical angles are formed opposite to each other when two lines intersect, like shown.

4 is to b because they are on different sides of the transversal, and are "facing" each other.

5 is to e because they are not "facing" each other, and they are on different sides of the transversal.

Your answer is the numerator

The denominator would be a power of 10. Then you could simplify