SOLUTION: The sum of measures if x and y is 180 degrees. The measure of angle x is 24 degrees greater than the measure of angle y. How do i define the variables and write an equation and fin

Question 840848: The sum of measures if x and y is 180 degrees. The measure of angle x is 24 degrees greater than the measure of angle y. How do i define the variables and write an equation and find the measure of the angle
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Substitute eq. 2 into eq. 1 to solve for , then go back and solve for .

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