Question

How to solve for x and y

Answer 1

x = 26.4 y= 17

Explanation:

Set up proportions.

To find x:

Set 12 over x is equal to 10 over 22.

12 times 22 = 264

264 / 10 =x

x = 26.4

To find y:

Set y over 37.4 is equal to 10 over 22.

37.4 times 10 = 374

374 / 22

y = 17