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What is the value of x and y​

What is the value of x and y​-example-1
User Dechen
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Explanation:

(25x+8)°+(9x+2)°=180--->(1)(sum of angles on a straight line

(7y+5)°=(9x+2)°------------->(2)(vertical angles)

25x°+8°+9x°+2°=180°

34x°=170°

x=5°

from equation (2) substitute for x=5°

7y°+5°=9x°+2°

7y°+5°=9(5)°+2°

7y°=47°-5°

7y°=42°

y=6°

(x, y)=(5°,6°)

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