Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
step 1
Find the value of y
we know that
In the right triangle of the figure

Remember that

so

Simplify

step 2
Find the value of x
In the right triangle of the figure

Remember that

so


2x - 15
15 is decreased that is the key word here which indicates subtraction.
twice a number with given variable x is 2x
subtraction always goes behind so 2x - 15
Answer:
B
Step-by-step explanation:
The other factor is eight because 9 multiplied by eight is 72 and a negative times a positive is a negative