I'm not really understanding how to set this up

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Bibhu · Answer 1 · 2021-03-28T13:23:39+0000

Answer: x = 21; y = 29.5

because 2y° and 59° are 2 opposing angles ⇒ 2y° = 59° ⇔ y = 29.5°

we also have: (3x - 4)° = 59° ( because of 2 parallel lines)

⇔ 3x = 59 + 4 = 63

⇔ x = 63/3 = 21

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