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HELP!! Given m ||n, find the value of x and y.

HELP!! Given m ||n, find the value of x and y.-example-1
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Answer: x = 6, y = 132

Explanation:

To find x:
1.) 9x - 6 = 7x + 6
2.) 9x = 7x + 12
3.) 2x = 12
4.) x = 6

To find y:
1.) 9(6) - 6 + y = 180
2.) 54 - 6 + y = 180
3.) 48 + y = 180
4.) y = 132

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