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How do you find Y? Thx in advance.

How do you find Y? Thx in advance.-example-1

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You found X, so replace X in the equations and solve for those.

The equation 5x-17 is a vertical angle with 2y+5 and the right angle (90 degrees), which mean those are equal.


5x-17 = 5(26) -17 = 130 - 17 = 113


2y+5 + 90 = 113

2y + 95 = 113

2y = 113 - 95

2y = 18

y = 18/2

y = 9

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