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16. Find the values of x and y. (2y + 5) (5x - 17) (3x – 11)º

16. Find the values of x and y. (2y + 5) (5x - 17) (3x – 11)º-example-1
User Atarasenko
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Answer:

x = 26

y = 9

Explanation:

(5x - 17)° + (3x - 11)° = 180° (angles in a straight line)

Solve for x

5x - 17 + 3x - 11 = 180

Collect like terms

5x + 3x - 17 - 11 = 180

8x - 28 = 180

Add 28 to both sides

8x = 180 + 28

8x = 208

Divide both sides by 8

x = 208/8

x = 26

Also:

(2y + 5)° + 90° + (3x - 11)° = 180° (angles on a straight line)

Plug in the value of x and solve for y

2y + 5 + 90 + 3(26) - 11 = 180

2y + 5 + 90 + 78 - 11 = 180

Collect like terms

2y + 162 = 180

Subtract 162 from both sides

2y = 180 - 162

2y = 18

y = 9 (dividing both sides by 2)

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