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Is this right? i need to solve for x and y!

Is this right? i need to solve for x and y!-example-1

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Explanation:

I think that, x, will be equal to 35.

"Why?" - You may ask.

Well when solving problem like this, there is a supplementary line. Which is equal to 180 degrees. So we know we now know that the line is equal to 180 degrees. But wait! The angles given don't add up to 180. So when you add the angles on the supplementary line (50° + 95°), you get 145. Now, you subtract to figure out, "What will make this line equal to 180°?" So, X, is equivalent to 35°.

Important fact: Triangles add up to 180°. So, we know, X, is equal to 35°. So you add up the angles in the triangle that you do know, and subtract your total from 180°. So, (50°+ 35°) is equal to 85. And (180°- 85°), is 95°.

In conclusion:

X = 35°

Y= 95°

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