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Find the value of y.

Find the value of y.-example-1

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Answer:

y=7

Explanation:

The two given angels are congruent so they must be equal in measure.

Set them up equal and find y.

8y = 5y + 21, subtract 5y from both sides

8y -5y = 21, combine like terms

3y = 21, divide both sides by 3

y = 7

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