Question

IONS: Find the value of
85°
45°

Answer 1

x = 45, y = 85

Explanation:

In this figure we can see a Z-angle, which tells us that x = 45

In a triangle, the sum of the angles is 180 degrees,

so the unknown angle in the triangle is 180 - 45 - 85 = 50

For a straight line, the total angle is 180 degrees,

, so y + x + unknown angle of triangle = 180

since x = 45, and unknown angle of triangle = 50,

y = 180 - 45 - 50 = 85

This can also be seen when you realise that the two parallel lines give an F-angle, which tells us that Y = 85