Question

Find the values of x and y

Can someone help?

Answer 1

x is 55° & y is 70°.

Explanation:

This is an equilateral triangle.

In an equilateral triangle all sides are 60°

So,

1) x+5 = 60

x = 55°.

2) y-10 = 60

y = 70°.

Answer: x is 55° & y is 70°.

Answer 2

y=70

x=55

Explanation:

In an equilateral triangle, all the angles measure 60 degrees. Knowing this, we can set the following equations:

`60=y-10\\60=x+5`

`60=y-10`

Add 10 to both sides

`60+10=y-10+10\\70=y`

`60=x+5`

Subtract both sides by 5

`60-5=x+5-5\\55=x`

I hope this helps!