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Answer: x = 21; y = 29.5
because 2y° and 59° are 2 opposing angles ⇒ 2y° = 59° ⇔ y = 29.5°
we also have: (3x - 4)° = 59° ( because of 2 parallel lines)
⇔ 3x = 59 + 4 = 63
⇔ x = 63/3 = 21
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