Q. 11. If mVQ=(y+7)∘,mQR=(x+11)∘,mRS=(3y)∘, and mST=65∘, find the values of x and y.
Identify Consecutive Angles: Since VQ, QR, RS, and ST are consecutive angles in a polygon, their measures should add up to 360° because it's a full circle.So, we have the equation: (y+7)+(x+11)+(3y)+65=360.
Set Up Equation: Now, let's simplify the equation: 4y+x+83=360.
Simplify Equation: Subtract 83 from both sides to isolate the terms with variables: 4y+x=277.
Isolate Variables: We don't have enough information to solve for x and y with just one equation, we need another relationship or equation.
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