Question

In the following figures, find the values of x and y.
(a)
у
120°
х
40 X
152​

Answer 1

Answer:

the lines are parallel

40+x=120

(alternate interior angles)

x=120-40

=80

y=40

(angles on the same side of transversal)

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 80 degrees and y = 140 degrees