In the given figure, AB is parallel to CD. What is the value (in degrees) of x?

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Correct answer: D
Explanation
AB ∥ CD, ∠BAE = 120°, ∠ECD = 120°
The sum of co-interior angles between parallel lines = 180°
x + ∠BAE + ∠ECD = 180°
x + 120 + 120 = 180
x + 240 = 180
x = 180 − 240 = −60
However, the value of an angle must always be positive; therefore, we can subtract this from 180°:
x = 180 − 60 = 120°