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The value of X is 36 degrees less than the value of y. Find the values of X and Y!!

The value of X is 36 degrees less than the value of y. Find the values of X and Y-example-1
User Cubius
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Answer:

x=72, y=108

Explanation:

y-36=x


\left \{ {{y-x=36} \atop {y+x=180}} \right.

⇒ 2y=216

y=108

108-36=x

x=72

User Dwickern
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  • x+y=180--(1)
  • x=y-36=>x-y=-36-(2)

Adding both

  • 2x=144=>x=72

Put in eq(1)

  • y=180-72=108°
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