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FInd the value of x and y

FInd the value of x and y-example-1
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Answer:

x = 142°, y = 38°

Explanation:

Since (3y+28)° and x° are vertically opposite and corresponding, this means that x = 3y + 28

We also know that the sum of angles on the same side of a transversal is always 180°. This means that:

x + y = 180

Sub in x = 3y + 28

3y + 28 + y = 180

4y + 28 = 180

4y = 152

y = 38°

Now that we know that y = 38, we can sub this back into x = 3y + 28

x = 3(38) + 28

x = 114 + 28

x = 142°

You can double check this by finding the sum of x and y, which is 142 + 38 = 180

Therefore, x = 142°, and y = 38°

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