wo lines intersect so that 1 and Eland 2 form a linear pair.-Let = 5x+y. Find the value of x and y

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**Problem 12 Explanation** 

The image presents a geometry problem involving intersecting lines and vertical angles.

**Problem Statement:**

Two lines intersect such that ∠1 and ∠3 are vertical angles, and ∠2 and ∠4 are vertical angles. Angles ∠1 and ∠2 form a linear pair. The measures of the angles are given as:

- m∠1 = 3x + 9
- m∠2 = 5x + y
- m∠3 = 8x + 7
- m∠4 = 5x + y

You are tasked to find:
- The values of x and y
- The measures of all angles

**Diagram Description:**

The diagram illustrates two intersecting lines forming four angles at the intersection point.

- Points labeled are D, G, E, and F.
- ∠CED and ∠FEG seem to correspond to the angles labeled in the problem.

**Solving the Problem:**

1. Since ∠1 and ∠3 are vertical angles, they are equal:
   - 3x + 9 = 8x + 7

2. ∠2 and ∠4 are vertical angles, so they are equal:
   - 5x + y = 5x + y (verifying consistency or simplifying to something actionable)
   
3. ∠1 and ∠2 are a linear pair, so:
   - (3x + 9) + (5x + y) = 180

4. Solve the equations to find x and y, and then determine angle measures using these results.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 12 Explanation** The image presents a geometry problem involving intersecting lines and vertical angles. **Problem Statement:** Two lines intersect such that ∠1 and ∠3 are vertical angles, and ∠2 and ∠4 are vertical angles. Angles ∠1 and ∠2 form a linear pair. The measures of the angles are given as: - m∠1 = 3x + 9 - m∠2 = 5x + y - m∠3 = 8x + 7 - m∠4 = 5x + y You are tasked to find: - The values of x and y - The measures of all angles **Diagram Description:** The diagram illustrates two intersecting lines forming four angles at the intersection point. - Points labeled are D, G, E, and F. - ∠CED and ∠FEG seem to correspond to the angles labeled in the problem. **Solving the Problem:** 1. Since ∠1 and ∠3 are vertical angles, they are equal: - 3x + 9 = 8x + 7 2. ∠2 and ∠4 are vertical angles, so they are equal: - 5x + y = 5x + y (verifying consistency or simplifying to something actionable) 3. ∠1 and ∠2 are a linear pair, so: - (3x + 9) + (5x + y) = 180 4. Solve the equations to find x and y, and then determine angle measures using these results.
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The diagram of two lines intersecting at a point is shown below.

Geometry homework question answer, step 1, image 1

Given the magnitudes of angles are,

m1=3x+3ym2=5x+5ym3=8x+ym4=5x+y

Since, angles 1 and 2 form a linear pair, the sum of angles is 180.

3x+3y+5x+5y=1808x+8y=180x+y=22.5

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