Answer:
x = 50° , y = 40°
Explanation:
x and 40° form a right angle and sum to 90° , that is
x + 40° = 90° ( subtract 40° from both sides )
x = 50°
x and y form a right angle and sum to 90° , then
x + y = 90°
50° + y = 90° ( subtract 50° from both sides )
y = 40°