Angles that add together to make a straight line are called supplementary angles. If you know one supplementary angle you can subtract it from 180° to find a missing angle.
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\(x\) is 50°. Corresponding angles are equal. \(y\) is 180° - 50° = 130°. Angles on a straight line add up to 180°.
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