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HELP I need all the help to figure this annoying thing out-example-1

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Answer:

x = 30 , y = 54

Explanation:

the figure is a trapezium

each lower base angle is supplementary to the upper base angle on the same side, then

4x + y + 6 = 180 ( subtract 6 from both sides )

4x + y = 174 ( subtract 4x from both sides )

y = 174 - 4x → (1)

and

2x + 12 + 2y = 180 → (2)

substitute y = 174 - 4x into (2)

2x + 12 + 2(174 - 4x) = 180

2x + 12 + 348 - 8x = 180

- 6x + 360 = 180 ( subtract 360 from both sides )

- 6x = - 180 ( divide both sides by - 6 )

x = 30

substitute x = 30 into (1)

y = 174 - 4(30) = 174 - 120 = 54

thus x = 30 and y = 54

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