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Find the value of x and y

Find the value of x and y-example-1
User Kgoutsos
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Answer:

x = 63 , y = 27

Explanation:

x+ 117 make a straight line so they equal 180 degrees.

x+117 = 180

Subtract 117 from each side

x+117-117= 180-117

x =63

x and y are complementary, which means they add to 90

x+y = 90

63+y = 90

Subtract 63 from each side

63-63+y = 90-63

y = 27

User Laurent Gabiot
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