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In the rho.bus, m angle 1 =4y-2. Find the value of y.

In the rho.bus, m angle 1 =4y-2. Find the value of y.-example-1
User Nouman Ch
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Answer:

y = 23

Explanation:

The diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular bisectors of each other, thus

∠1 = 90° and ∠1 = 4y - 2, so equating gives

4y - 2 = 90 ( add 2 to both sides )

4y = 92 ( divide both sides by 4 )

y = 23

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