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Find x and y from this picture

Find x and y from this picture-example-1
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Answer:

x = 65° and y = 32.5°

Explanation:

In Δ ABC,

m∠A + m∠B + m∠C = 180° (Sum of angles of a triangle)

50° + x + x = 180° (∵ AB = AC angels opposite to equal sides of triangle are equal)

2x = 180° - 50° = 130°

x = 130°/2 = 65°

Now, Since ∠ACB is the exterior angle of triangle ADC,

∴ ∠CAD + ∠ADC = ∠ACB (An exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of its opposite interior angles)

y + y = 65° (∵ AC = CD angels opposite to equal sides of triangle are equal)

2y = 65°

y = 65/2 = 32.5°

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