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If m∠PTQ = 3y –10 and m∠QTR = y, find the value of y so that ∠PTR is a right angle

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Answer:

y = 25

Explanation:

Given that,

m∠PTQ = 3y –10 and m∠QTR = y

We need to find the value of y so that ∠PTR is a right angle.

For a right angle, one of the angle is 90 degrees. The sum of the angle of a triangle is equal to 180 degrees. So,

3y –10 + y + 90 = 180

Taking like terms together

3y+y = 180 -90 +10

4y = 100

y = 25

So, the value of y is 25.

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