In the given figure, AB || CD || EF. Find the value of x.

In the given figure, AB || CD || EF. Find the value of x.

Since $AB \parallel CD$ and $BC$ is a transversal.
So, $ \angle \text{ABC} = \angle \text{BCD} $ [alternate interior angles]
$ \Rightarrow 70^\circ = x + \angle \text{ECD} \, ....(\text{i}) $
Now, $CD \parallel EF$ and $CE$ is transversal.
So, $ \angle \text{ECD} + \angle \text{CEF} = 180^\circ $ [sum of consecutive interior angles is $180^\circ$]
$ \therefore \angle \text{ECD} + 130^\circ = 180^\circ $
$ \Rightarrow \angle \text{ECD} = 180^\circ - 130^\circ = 50^\circ $
Putting $ \angle \text{ECD} = 50^\circ $ in (i) we get,
$ 70^\circ = x^\circ + 50^\circ $
$ \Rightarrow x = 70 - 50 = 20 $
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