Question

Lines AB and CD are straight lines. Find x and y. Give reasons to justify your solutions.

PLEASE HELP. WORTH 25 POINTS. PICTURE BELOW

Answer 1

x = 14, y = 5

Explanation:

MOB = LOC

(3x + 23) + 25 = 90

3x + 23 = 65

3x = 42

x = 14

3(14)+23 + 5y = 90°

5y = 25

y = 5

Answer 2

y = 5

x = 14

Explanation:

AOC=25

AOL=90

Therefore COL = 65

COM is a 90 degree angle since MOD is 90 degrees

COM - COL = 90 - 65 = 25

5y = 25

y=5

LOB = 90

5y + 3x + 23 = 90

5(5) + 3x +23 = 90

25 + 3x + 23 = 90

48 + 3x = 90

3x= 90 - 48

3x = 42

x= 14