Question

What is the value of y?

Answer 1

y = 40

Explanation:

The sum of the angles of a triangle are 180 degrees

y+10 + 2y +50 = 180

3y+60 = 180

Subtract 60 from each side

3y+60-60 = 180-60

3y = 120

Divide each side by 3

3y/3 = 120/3

y = 40