Solution:
We see that x = 6y and 2y + 3x = 180. Therefore, we have:
2y + 3(6y) = 180
20y = 180
y = 9
Since y = 9 and x = 6y, x = 6(9) = 54.
Answer: E
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We see that x = 6y and 2y + 3x = 180. Therefore, we have:
2y + 3(6y) = 180
20y = 180
y = 9
Since y = 9 and x = 6y, x = 6(9) = 54.
Answer: E
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