We know the two angles are equal because they are Alternate Exterior angles. So, we can write the equation:
3y + 53 = 7y - 55
Now solve.
Add 55 to both sides
3y + 108 = 7y
Subtract 3y from both sides
108 = 4y
Divide by 4 on both sides
27 = y
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