Question

Solve to find x and y in the diagram. HELP ASAP!!

Answer 1

X=12, y=7.5

Here is an explanation if you want to know how to do it:

First, look at the diagram and think about what you know so far. Since the lines are parallel, 5x+4y and 12y must be equal. We also know that there is a right angle, so since both angles are equal, 12y=90 and 5x+4y=90.

Solve for y by dividing 90 by 12 to get 7.5, so y=7.5. Sub in this value to the equation on top and you should get 5x+4(7.5)=90 4(7.5)=30, so subtract that from 90 to get 60 and divide 60 by 5 to get 12, so x=12.