Answer:
x=7
y=8
Step-by-step explanation:
-Given that the mean and median is the same.
-Let b=mean =median
#Given that the set is arranged in order and is even:
Hence:
-Applying the mean formula:
#Since the number are in order:
Hence, x=7 and y=8
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