Answer
x = 75 degrees, y = 105 degrees
Work Step by Step
We use our knowledge of geometry to find:
$ y + (y-30) = 180$
$ y = 105 $
Since x and y are complementary, we find:
$ x = 180-y = 75 $
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 4 - Section 4.3 - Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 232: 27
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