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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.x%2By=180
2.x=24%2By
Substitute eq. 2 into eq. 1 to solve for y, then go back and solve for x.
x%2By=180
%2824%2By%29%2By=180
24%2B2y=180
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