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Analyze the diagram below and complete the instructions that follow.

Solve for y.

A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 18

Analyze the diagram below and complete the instructions that follow. Solve for y. A-example-1
User BlueJapan
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Here, 3x = 90 [ perpendicular ]
x = 90/3
x = 30

Now,2x + 3y = 90 [ Complimentary angle ]
Substitute the value of x,
2(30) + 3y= 90
3y = 90 - 60
y = 30/3
y = 10

In short, Your Answer would be Option A

Hope this helps!

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