Line a ∥ line b. Find the value of x and y. Please show all work for credit.

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Answer:

x = 12, y =

Explanation:

a || b

5x - 7 = 3x + 17 Alternative Interior Angles

x = 12 Algebra

Angle 3x + 17 = 53 Substitution

53 + 4y + 3 = 180 Supplementary Angles

y = 31

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