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Solve for x and y…….

Solve for x and y…….-example-1

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The shapes are the same size. Match the sides.

3x -1 = 17

Add 1 to both sides:

3x = 18

Divide both sides by 3:

X = 6

2y = 16

Divide both sides by 2

Y = 8

Answer: x = 6, y = 8

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