Question

Solve for the variables.

Answer 1

the triangle is an isosceles so since those two sides on the opposite sides are equal then what can you say about the base angles of the isosceles?

Answer 2

They have to be the same

Answer 3

and you know know that the angles in the triangle must have sum what?

Answer 4

180

Answer 5

Like (x-5)+(6x+14)+(x-5)=180
so solve for x

Answer 6

you should collect like terms on the left hand side

Answer 7

Alright im gonna do the work

Answer 8

k
you can show your work here and I will check it

Answer 9

x=22

Answer 10

so
8x+4=180
2x+1=45
2x=44
x=22
great
sounds good
to find y you will use the fact that the two angles that I drew an arrow to are supplementary