Right triangle ABC is similar to triangle XYZ. If the measure of angle C is 36", what is the measure of angle Y?

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Jo Colina · Answer 1 · 2020-07-10T01:27:09+0000

Answer:

A. 54

Explanation:

Similar triangles have the same angle measurements. Solve angle B using the fact that all the angles in a triangle add up to 180:

B = 180-36-90 = 54

Therefore, because the triangles are similar, angle Y is also 54.