Question 99935: \
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(5y) /\ the best I could. I am trying to
/ \ solve for x and y. Could you
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/(2x) (x-y)
------------/------------\---- Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! IF THE 2 HORIZONTAL LINES ARE PARALLEL THEN:
X-Y=30 OR X=30+Y
ALSO 5Y=2X REPLACE X WITH(30+Y) & SOLVE FOR Y
5Y=2(30+Y)
5Y=60+2Y
5Y-2Y=60
3Y=60
Y=60/3
Y=20 DEGREES.
X=30+20
X=50 DEGREES.
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