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How do I solve this please look for the x and then the y

How do I solve this please look for the x and then the y-example-1
User Hortitude
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Answer:

x + y = 75

Explanation:

2x - 5 and 75 are adjacent angles on a straight line and sum to 180° , that is

2x - 5 + 75 = 180

2x + 70 = 180 ( subtract 70 from both sides )

2x = 110 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 55

Then

2x - 5 = 2(55) - 5 = 110 - 5 = 105

2x - 5 and 4y + 25 are vertically opposite angles and are congruent, so

4y + 25 = 105 ( subtract 25 from both sides )

4y = 80 ( divide both sides by 4 )

y = 20

Then x + y = 55 + 20 = 75

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