Question

Find the values of x and y.

A. x = 42, y = 26.3
B. x = 47, y = 30
C. x = 42, y = 30
D. x = 47, y = 26.3

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

2x + 1 = 85 (Alternate Interior Angles Theorem)

2x = 84

x = 42

(3y + 5) + (2x + 1) = 180 (Linear Pair Theorem)

3y + 5 + (85) = 180

3y + 5 = 95

3y = 90

y = 30

Answer 2

x = 42, y = 30

Explanation:

Alternate angles are equal so

85 = 2x + 1

2x = 84

x = 42°

Linear pair

(3y + 5) + (2x + 1) = 180

3y + 5 + 85 = 180

3y = 90

y = 30°

So I think the answer is x = 42° and y = 30°.

Hope it helps.