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Find the values of x and y.

Find the values of x and y.-example-1

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Answer:

x = 48 , y = 70

Explanation:

The triangle has 2 congruent (equal) sides, as denoted by the dashes through the sides.

The triangle is therefore isosceles with base angles congruent , that is

x + 7 = 55 ( subtract 7 from both sides )

x = 48

the sum of the 3 angles in the triangle is 180 , that is

y + 55 + 55 = 180 ( simplify left side )

y + 110 = 180 ( subtract 110 from both sides )

y = 70

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