Question

Find the value of each of the variables given the diagram below. Justify geometry steps.

Answer 1

x = 49

y = 19

Explanation:

angle on the straight line is 180°

82 + 2x = 180

2x = 180 - 82

2x = 98

x = 49

x + 7y - 2 = 180

49 + 7y - 2 = 180

7y = 180 - 49 + 2

7y = 133

y = 19