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If ABC Is an equilateral triangle, solve for both x and y

If ABC Is an equilateral triangle, solve for both x and y-example-1
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Answer:

X=16

Y=5

Explanation:

For equilateral triangle, length of both sides are equal hence 18y-41=3x+1=49

Solving for x

Given that 3x+1=49

Rearranging like terms

3x=49-1=48

x=48/3=16 units

Solving for y

Considering that 18y-41=49

18y=49+41=90

y=90/18=5 units

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