Since the angles of 5x + 4 and the one adjacent to x = 14 are corresponding angles, they are equal. That means that (5x + 4) + (x + 14) = 180 degrees.
5x + 4 + x + 14 = 180
6x + 18 = 180
6x = 162
x = 27
Also, the angle (5x + 4) and (2y - 9) are vertical angles, they are equal in value. We know the value of x now, so we'll substitute that in and solve for y.
