Question

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

Answer 1

X = 21

Y = 30

X:

(3x - 15) + (6x + 6) = 180 -- combine like terms

9x - 9 = 180 -- add 9 to both sides

9x = 189

x = 21

Y:

Plug x into 3x-15

3(21) - 15 = y + 18

63 - 15 = y + 18

48 = y + 18 -- subtract 18 from both sides

y = 30