Question

Find the values of x and y if l // m.
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Answer 1

x = 7, y = 24

Explanation:

23x -16 + 8x - 21 = 180 because they are supplementary angles

31x - 37 = 180

31x = 217

x = 7

23(7)-16 = 7y - 23 because they are vertical angles

168 = 7y

y = 24