Question

Given m || n, find the value of x and
y.

Answer 1

x = 41 , y = 139

Explanation:

x and 41° are alternate exterior angles and are congruent , so

x = 41

x and y are a linear pair and sum to 180° , that is

x + y = 180

41 + y = 180 ( subtract 41 from both sides )

y = 139