Use the marked parallel lines to find the value of y in the diagram.
a) 19
b) 50
c) 55
d) 18
(diagram is down below in the comments)
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE I NEED HELP
Also, please explain how you got the answer. I don't quite understand how to figure it out.

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directrix · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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jchick · Answer

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jchick · Answer

solve the 2nd equation, for "x" to find "x"  once you find "x", plug it in     3x - 45    to see what that angle is

then equate THAT to 4y-1  and solve for "y

jchick · Answer

what do you get for "x" from    (2x  + 5) + (3x - 45) = 180  ?

anonymous · Answer

I got x=44