Question 1190807
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    x + y = 180  degrees   (supplementary angles)

    x - y =  74  degrees   (the difference)


Add the equations.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  x = {{{(180+74)/2}}} = 127 degrees;  y = 180-127 = 53 degrees.
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