Answer:
x = 64°, y = 32°
Step-by-step explanation:
The sum of the angles on a straight line = 180° , then angles on PS are
2x + y + 20 = 180 ( subtract 20 from both sides )
2x + y = 160 → (1)
Angles on QT are
x + 3y + 20 = 180 ( subtract 20 from both sides )
x + 3y = 160 → (2)
Solve (1) and (2) simultaneously
Rearrange (1) expressing y in terms of x by subtracting 2x from both sides
y = 160 - 2x → (3)
Substitute y = 160 - 2x into (2)
x + 3(160 - 2x) = 160 ← distribute and simplify left side
x + 480 - 6x = 160
- 5x + 480 = 160 ( subtract 480 from both sides )
- 5x = - 320 ( divide both sides by - 5 )
x = 64
Substitute x = 64 into (3)
y = 160 - 2(64) = 160 - 128 = 32
Then
x = 64°, y = 32°
