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Need help finding the value of x and y. Please help by showing and explaining step by step so I understand it thank you! :)

Need help finding the value of x and y. Please help by showing and explaining step-example-1

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16x+9x+5=180 because, they form a straight line
25x+5=180
25x=175
x=7
25(7)+5=180, now sub 7 for x
9(7)+5=4y
63+5=4y
68=4y
68/4=y
17=y

Answer:x=7, y=17
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