Question

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Answer 1

Answer: x = 22.5, y = 9

Line L is perpendicular to line M, so a 90 degree angle forms where the two lines meet. The two angles (4x) and (10y) are both equal to 90

4x = 90 ---> x = 90/4 = 22.5 after we divide both sides by 4

10y = 90 --> y = 9 after we divide both sides by 10

Answer 2

If l is perpendiculer to m, then 4x and 10y are the right angles.

Therefore we have:

4x = 90     divide both sides by 4

x = 22.5

10y = 90     divide both sides by 10

y = 9

Answer: x = 22.5 and y = 9