Two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, as shown below. Solve for b. Then explain your reasoning.

Answer:
b = 14
Step-by-step explanation:
Since both angles are diagonal each other, they are equal to each other.
5b = b + 56
-b -b (subtract b from both sides)
4b = 56
4 4 (divide both sides by 4 to solve for b)
b = 14