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How do I solve for y?

How do I solve for y?-example-1
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First we know that,

3x+15=5x-65 because of vertical angle thr.

y=y because of reflex property

there are 360 degrees in a circle so..

3x+15+5x-65+2y=360

3x+15=5x-65

x=40

so each 2 of the angles are...(40*3+15)=135

Then your new equation is

135+135+2y=360

2y=90

y=45

Hope this helps :)


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