Question

IF l || m , find the values of x and y

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 8

y = 21

Step-by-step explanation:

(7x + 12)° and (12x - 28)° are alternate interior angles. Alternate interior angles are congruent. Therefore:

(7x + 12)° = (12x - 28)°

Solve for x

7x + 12 = 12x - 28

Collect like terms

7x - 12x = - 12 - 28

-5x = -40

Divide both sides by -5

-5x/-5 = -40/-5

x = 8

(12x - 28)° + (9y - 77)° = 180° (linear pair)

To find y, plug in the value for x = 8.

12(8) - 28 + 9y - 77 = 180

96 - 28 + 9y - 77 = 180

Combine like terms

- 9 + 9y = 180

Add 9 to both sides

-9 + 9y + 9 = 180 + 9

9y = 189

Divide both sides by 9

9y/9 = 189/9

y = 21