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Answer:

y = 16.

Explanation:

The ratio of corresponding sides of similar triangles are the same.

The small and large triangles are similar ( - that is corresponding angles are congruent).

So 2/(2+8) = x / 20

2/10 = x/20

10x = 40

x = 4.

Therefore y = 20 -4 = 16.

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