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How to find x and y using the triangle sum theorem

How to find x and y using the triangle sum theorem-example-1
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notice that x is part of the two triangles.for the bigger triangle
92+85+x=180
177+x=180
x=3
in the smaller triangle
y+100+x=180
since x=3
y+100+3=180
y=77
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