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I need the value of Y

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9514 1404 393

Answer:

y = 6

Explanation:

Let's call the marked angles A, B, C, clockwise from upper left.

Along the vertical transversal, we observe that A+90° and C are alternate exterior angles, so are congruent. This lets us find a value for x.

A+90 = C

4x +90 = 11x -8

98 = 7x

14 = x

Then angle A is ...

A = 4x° = 4(14)° = 56°

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Along the horizontal transversal, we observe that A and B are alternate exterior angles, so are congruent. This lets us find a value for y.

A = B

56° = (9y +2)°

54 = 9y

6 = y

The value of y is 6.

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