Question

Please don't give me the answers but can you please tell me some of the steps I have to take to solve for x and y. Thank you

Answer 1

Answer: x = 13°, y = 20°

Explanation:

We can solve for x and y by using the definition of vertical angles being congruent.

Given:

4x° = 6x° - 26°

Subtract 6x from both sides of the equation:

-2x° = -26°

Divide both sides of the equation by -2:

x = 13°

Now, we will do the same for y.

Given:

6y° + 8° = 7y° - 12°

Subtract 8 and 7y from both sides of the equation:

-y° = -20°

Divide both sides of the equation by -1:

y = 20°