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PQ is a straight line. Work out the value of y

PQ is a straight line. Work out the value of y-example-1
User ZviBar
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Answer:

y = 68 because of the equation 2y + (y - 24 ) = 180, Angle Sum postulate

Explanation:

Because line PQ is a straight line, we see it measures 180 degrees.

So that means 2y + (y - 24) = 180 degrees.

Those two angles add up to 180 degrees.

so we can solve this equation for y now.

2y + (y - 24) = 180

3y - 24 = 180

3y = 180 + 24

3y = 204

y = 204/3 = 68

That is how y = 68.

Then the 2*y = 2*68 = 136 degrees.

and the other angle y - 24 = 68 - 24 = 44 degrees.

User Tony Breyal
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Answer:

b- 68

Explanation:

2(68)= 136

68-24=44

136+44= 180

User Mighq
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