Question

Solve for X and Y with work

Answer 1

Explanation:

2y-17 and 40 are vertical angles so they are congruent:

2y-17=40 and

2y=57 so

y=28.5

2y-17 + 70 + 4x = 180 and we already know y is 28.5, so:

2(28.5)-17 + 70 + 4x = 180 and

57-17+70+4x=180 and

110+4x=180 and

4x=70 so

x=17.5