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In the figure below, the measure… the question is in the pic please help

In the figure below, the measure… the question is in the pic please help-example-1
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Answer:

x = 18 , y = 108

Explanation:

∠ 1 and ∠ 3 are vertically opposite angles and are congruent , then

4x = 72 ( divide both sides by 4 )

x = 18

∠ 2 and ∠ 3 are a linear pair and sum to 180° , that is

∠ 2 + 72 = 180 ( subtract 72 from both sides )

∠ 2 = y = 108

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