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ΔABC has two congruent angles. Therefore, it is an isosceles triangle.

Therefore we have the equation (1) 3x - 5 = y + 12.

All angles of the ΔDBC are congruent. Therefore it is an equilateral triangle.

Therefore we have the equation (2) 3x - 5 = 5y - 4

From (1) and (2) we have the equation:

5y - 4 = y + 12 add 4 to both sides

5y = y + 16 subtract y from both sides

4y = 16 divide both sides by 4

y = 4

Substitute the value of y to (1):

3x - 5 = 4 + 12

3x - 5 = 16 add 5 to both sides

3x = 21 divide both sides by 3

x = 7

Answer: x = 7 and y = 4

Find the values of x and y.-example-1
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