Question

We started a new unit and I am confused on these questions.

Answer 1

7x - 248 + x + 44 = 180

Solve for x

8x = 180 - 44 + 248

8x = 384

x = 384 / 8

x = 48°

2y + 50 + 5y - 17 = 180

Solve for y

7y = 180 - 50 + 17

7y = 147

y = 147/7

y = 21

x = 48 ; y = 21