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Find the values of x and y.

I need help with this please help me

Find the values of x and y. I need help with this please help me-example-1
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X=39° and Y=5

AD and DC are congruent, meaning that Y=5

The triangles angle measures add up to 180 so, if the base angles are 51°, the vertex angle would be 78°. X measures half that angle so, X=39°
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