Question

I need help to set up an equation the find the value of x. Then, to explain my reasoning.

Answer 1

the two horizontal lines are parallel so that mean that:

$70=3x-14$

and we can solve for x

$\begin{gathered} 70-14=3x \\ 56=3x \\ x=\frac{56}{3} \\ x=18.66 \end{gathered}$