
To find: The values of x and y .

Answer to Problem 17WE
The values of x and y are 9 and 15 respectively.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The
Calculation:
Consider a triangle TBE ,
AD is the midsegment of the triangle TBE .
According to the midsegment theorem, the length of midsegment is half of base of triangle.
Hence,
Consider a trapezoid CFDA ,
Thus, BF is the midsegment of the trapezoid CFDA .
According to the midsegment theorem, the length of midsegment is half of sum of parallel sides of trapezoid.
Hence,
Solve equations (1) and (2) as follows:
Substitute 15 for y in equation (1) as follows:
Thus, the values of x and y are 9 and 15 respectively.
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