Matching up the corresponding sides, you have
2y = x
2x-2y = 8
so, substituting, you get
2(2y)-2y = 8
solve for y, then you can get x.
Given triangle KLM is CONGRUENT to triangle NOP, KL = 2y, LM= 6, KM = 8, NP = 2x-2y, and ON = X. Determine the measures of x and y.
I drew out the two triangles and I know I’m gonna have to solve to get x and y but the two variables are confusing me so I’m not sure what I have to set them equal to.
If anyone could explain where to go or how they solved it would be greatly appreciated.
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Alright so would x=8 and y=4