472,499 views
4 votes
4 votes
Using the figure below , find the values of x and y angles are 95° and 15°respectively

Using the figure below , find the values of x and y angles are 95° and 15°respectively-example-1
User Soomin
by
2.7k points

1 Answer

29 votes
29 votes

x = 85°, y = 80° (option D)

Step-by-step explanation:

The sum of angles on a line = 180 degrees

95° + x° = 180°

x = 180 - 95

x = 85°

x° + y°+ 15° = 180° (sumof angles in a triangle)

85° + y°+ 15° = 180°

y°+ 100° = 180°

y° = 180 - 100

y° = 80°

x = 85°, y = 80° (option D)

User Realdannys
by
2.9k points