Question

How many degrees is angle y

Answer 1

y = 39

Explanation:

The exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the 2 opposite interior angles.

x is an exterior angle of both triangles , then

x = 42 + 85 = 127

and

y + 88 = 127 ( subtract 88 from both sides )

y = 39

Answer 2

y = 39°

Steps:

w = 180 - (85+42) = 180 - 127 = 53°

y = 180 - (88+w)

y = 180 - (88+53)

y = 180 - 141

y = 39°