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Find the value of x and y

Find the value of x and y-example-1
User Vitas
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Answer: x=16, y=10

Explanation:

To find the value of x and y, we need to know the angle properties. We know that 8x-14 and 5x+34 are equal to each other because of Alternate Exterior Angles. Now, we also know that 8x-14 and 5y+16 are supplementary angles, meaning they are equal to 180°. To solve, let's first find the value of x.

8x-14=5x+34 [subtract both sides by 5x]

3x-14=34 [add both sides by 14]

3x=48 [divide both sides by 3]

x=16

Now that we know x=16, we can find the value of y.

8x-14+5y+16=180 [plug in x=16]

8(16)-14+5y+16=180 [multiply]

128-14+5y+16=180 [combine like terms]

130+5y=180 [subtract both sides by 130]

5y=50 [divide both sides by 5]

y=10

Now, we know that x=16 and y=10.

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