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Find the value of each variable

Find the value of each variable-example-1
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Notice that "x" and "3x+20" are supplementary angles so their sum is 180°

(x) + (3x + 20) = 180

4x + 20 = 180

4x = 160

x = 40

To solve for "y", you have 2 options: either notice that "x" and "y-20" are supplementary angles so their sum is 180° or notice that "3x + 20" and "y - 20" are vertical angles so are equal to each other. I am going to solve using the first option because it is less work.

(x) + (y - 20) = 180°

40 + y - 20 = 180

y + 20 = 180

y = 160

Answer: x=40, y=160

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