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Answer:

x = 30, y = 90

Explanation:

Vertical angles (angles on opposite sides of intersecting lines) are congruent.

2x = y − x

Supplementary angles add up to 180°.

2x + y + x = 180

Solve the system of equations. Using substitution:

y = 3x

2x + 3x + x = 180

6x = 180

x = 30

y = 90

Alternatively, you can say (y+x) and (y−x) are also supplementary:

y + x + y − x = 180

2y = 180

y = 90

Then use vertical angles to show x = 30.

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