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Given m∥n, find the value of x and y.

Given m∥n, find the value of x and y.-example-1
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x=2
y=149
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Solve 8x+15=7x+17
alternate angles are equal
x=2

Substitute 2 in 8x+15 =31
180-31=149
y=149
Angles on a straight line add up to 180
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