Concept explainers
To find:the value of x and y
Answer to Problem 30WE
The value of x is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:The diagram below
Concept Involved:
Set up an equation based on the fact that:
- Alternate interior
angles are congruent Triangle Sum Theorem states that Sum of interior angles of triangle adds up to 180 degrees
Solve the system of equation using the elimination metho
Calculation: Set up an equation based on the fact that alternate interior angles are congruent
Get all the terms in one side of the equation by subtracting 2x and y on both sides
Combine like terms on both sides of the equation and label it as 1st equation
➧1st equation
Use the Triangle Sum theorem which states that sum of interior angle of triangle add up to give 180 degrees to set up the 2nd equation
Group like terms in left side of the equation
Combine like terms in left side of the equation
Subtract 100 on both sides
Combine like terms in both sides of the equation and label it as 2nd equation
➧2nd equation
Add 1st and 2nd equation to eliminate the variable y
Divide by 10 on both sides of the equation
Simplify fraction on both sides of the equation
Substitute 8 for x in 1st equation
Simplify the left side of the equation
Subtract 24 on both sides of the equation
Combine like terms in both sides of the equation
Divide by -2 on both sides
Simplify fraction on both sides of the equation
Conclusion:
The value of x is
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