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Parallel lines: Solve for Y

Parallel lines: Solve for Y-example-1
User Idij
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Explanation:

Well, we know that when we have parallel lines, by the alternating interior angle theorem, we know that alternate angles are congruent.

So, 2y = 70 makes y = 35.

User Simonnordberg
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Answer:

35

Explanation:

Since they are the same angle in the corresponding parallel line, they will equal eachother.

2y = 70

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2 2

y = 35

The answer will be 35.

User Master Stroke
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