The answer you have is good. You don't need to change anything.
If you solve for x you get:
x=(<span><span><span>5/2)</span>y</span>+<span>10
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If you solve for y you get:
y=(<span><span><span>2/5)</span>x</span>−<span>4</span></span>
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Answer:
x = 21
Step-by-step explanation:
The parallel lines divide the segments proportionally.
x/27 = 28/36
x = 27(28/36) . . . . multiply by 27 (in your head: (3·9)(4·7)/(4·9) = 3·7)
x = 21
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