Answer:
x =14
y =17
Explanation:
When two parallel lines are intersected by a straight line(called a transversal) 8 angles are formed. There are pairs of angles that are equal
In this figure the angle 116° is equal to the angle opposite 6x + 32 which in turn is equal to this opposite angle
So 6x + 32 = 116
Subtract 32 from both sides to get
6x = 116 -32
6x = 84
x = 84/6 = 14
Now angles 5y -21 and 6x + 32 are linear angles. They lie on the same straight line and their sum = 180°
So (5y -21) + (6x + 32) = 180
But we already found out that 6x + 32 angle is 116°
Substituting we get
5y -21 + 116 = 180
5y + 95 = 180
Subtract 95 from both sides:
5y = 180 - 95
5y = 85
y = 85/5 = 17
So x = 12, y =17