The values of the variables x and y in the triangle are 1.25 and 1.75
<h3>How to determine the values of the variables x and y?</h3>
The tringle represents the given parameter
On the triangle, we have the following equivalent ratio
5 : 8 = 5 + x : 10
7 : 8 = 7 + y : 10
These are true because the horizontal lines of the triangles are parallel
So, we have
5 : 8 = 5 + x : 10
Express as fraction
5/8 = 5 + x/10
This gives
5 + x = 6.25
Solve for x
x = 1.25
Similarly, we have
7 : 8 = 7 + y : 10
So, we have
7/8 = 7 + y/10
This gives
7 + y = 10*7/8
Evaluate
7 + y = 8.75
So, we have
y = 1.75
Hence, the values of x and y are 1.25 and 1.75
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