since KRP is similar to ABC,
AC/KP = CB/PR
5/10 = CB/PR
= 1/2
CB/PR = 1/2
0.5y/7.5 = 1/2
by cross-multiplying,
(0.5y)(2) = (1)(7.5)
y = 7.5
CAB° = PKR° (note: angles in a similar triangle are equal)
8x = 24
x = 3
therefore x = 3, y = 7.5
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