lines j and k are parallel. Find the values of x and y.
j= 13y degrees (8x+y) degrees
k= (20x+3y) degrees

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lines j and k are parallel. Find the values of x and y. 
j= 13y degrees (8x+y) degrees
k= (20x+3y) degrees

ragingsquirrel · Answer

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anisah.21a · Answer

yep

danjs · Answer

ha, good interpretation for the question raging..

anisah.21a · Answer

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anisah.21a · Answer

i don't know i am helping my cousin who is in the 8th grade advanced geometry.. i am in first year college. I dont remember anything from high school but trying to help her.

danjs · Answer

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anisah.21a · Answer

then just set up the equations to 180. thanks !

danjs · Answer

The vertical angles are equal (oposite angles in two crossed lines),   and
A straight line totals 180 degrees

danjs · Answer

two variables x and y are to be found,  you need AT Least 2 equations to do that

ragingsquirrel · Answer

I misread the diagram. Nevermind.

danjs · Answer

hah, i just looked at the shape of your work and it seemed good for a medal

danjs · Answer

then use one of those for j, and the expression for k, and recall the total of those will be a straight line, j+k=180  so the second equation can be

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