Question

How do you solve this type of problem? Thanks!

Answer 1

We know that the total is 180 degrees of the lines.

To find x:
(5x+20)+(4x-11) = 180
x=19

To find y, input the value of x into the equation 4x-11 since this equation is equal to 2y+19
4(19)-11 = 65
2y+19 = 65
y=23