Question

Find the value of y

Answer 1

y = 23

Explanation:

The angle vertically opposite 3y is congruent, then

(5y - 4) and 3y are same- side interior angles and sum to 180°, that is

5y - 4 + 3y = 180

8y - 4 = 180 ( add 4 to both sides )

8y = 184 ( divide both sides by 8 )

y = 23