Question

Consider triangle abc what is the value of y in the triangle

Answer 1

Answer:

y = 50

Step-by-step explanation:

All triangle angles add up to 180 degrees.

To set this equation up, you need to add everything given in the triangle and set it equal to 180:

y + y + 80 = 180

Add like terms:

2y + 80 = 180

Subtract 80 from both sides:

2y + 80 = 180

     - 80   - 80

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2y = 100

Divide both sides by 2:

y = 50

If you're unsure, you can plug in the 50 for y:

y + y + 80 = 180

50 + 50 + 80 = 180

100 + 80 = 180

180 = 180