Question

Find the values of x and y.

Answer 1

x = 67

y = 169

Explanation:

We know that (x-1) + 52 + (y-7) = 180 because they're all on the same straight line. We also know that x-1 = 66, because they are alternate interior angles.

Solve for x:

x-1 = 66

x = 67

Now solve for y:

(67-1) + 52 + (y-7) = 180

y = 169