Question

Find the values of the variables in this kite.

Answer 1

x = 7

y = 16

Explanation:

The ticks mean congruency

1. y - 4 = x + 5

2. 2x + 5 = x + 12

We need to calculate equation 2 first.

2x + 5 = x + 12

Minus 5 on both sides

2x = x + 7

x = 7

y - 4 = x + 5

Plug x

y - 4 = 7 + 5

y - 4 = 12

y = 16

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