Math Problem Statement

Find the values of x and y based on the angles in the diagram.

Solution

The image shows a geometry problem asking to find the values of xx and yy based on angle relationships in the diagram. The key points to solve this problem are the following:

  1. The angles (2x+3)(2x + 3)^\circ, 5252^\circ, and (5y)(5y)^\circ are formed around point GG, and together with the angle 127127^\circ, they form a full circle around point GG. Therefore, the sum of these angles must equal 360360^\circ.

Thus, we can form the equation:

(2x+3)+52+(5y)+127=360(2x + 3) + 52 + (5y) + 127 = 360^\circ

Now let's simplify the equation:

(2x+3)+52+(5y)+127=360(2x + 3) + 52 + (5y) + 127 = 360 2x+5y+182=3602x + 5y + 182 = 360 2x+5y=3601822x + 5y = 360 - 182 2x+5y=1782x + 5y = 178

We now have a system of equations based on the given angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Angle Sum Property

Formulas

Sum of angles around a point = 360°
Linear equations for variables

Theorems

Sum of angles around a point theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10