Question

How do I find the values of x and y

Answer 1

From the properties of the shape (parallelogram) we have that the following is true;

`4y=6y-42`

&

`6x-12=2x+36`

Now, we solve each expression for y & x respectively, that is:

`\Rightarrow4y-6y=-42\Rightarrow-2y=-42`
`\Rightarrow y=21`

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`\Rightarrow6x-2x=36+12\Rightarrow4x=48`
`\Rightarrow x=12`

So, the values of x & y are 12 & 21 respectively.