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HELPPPP FIND VALUE OF Y !!!

HELPPPP FIND VALUE OF Y !!!-example-1

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Answer:

Y=13

Explanation:

X is 45 so

45+5y+5=9y-2 solve and y=13

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Answer:

y = 13

Explanation:

x + 135 = 180 {linear pair}

x = 180 - 135

x = 45

9y - 2 = 5y + 5 + x {Exterior angle property of triangle}

9y - 2 = 5y + 5 + 45

9y - 2 = 5y + 50 {Subtract 5y from both sides}

9y -5y -2 = 50

4y - 2 = 50 {Add 2 to both sides}

4y = 50 + 2

4y = 52 {Divide both sides by 4}

y = 52/4

y = 13

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