ANSWER
y = 130 degrees
STEP-BY-STEP EXPLANATION
Key points to note in the provided figure
Alternate exterior angles are equal
The sum of supplementary angles is 180 degrees
From the figure given, angle y and angle 5x are alternate exterior angles
Since alternate exterior angles are equal. Hence, angle y = angle 5x
y = 5x
Also, angle (2x - 2) and y are supplementary angles
Recall, the sum of supplementary angles is 180 degrees
Hence, we have
y + (2x - 2) = 180
Note, y = 5x
substitute y = 5x into the above equation
5x + (2x - 2) = 180
Open the parenthesis
5x + 2x - 2 = 180
Collect the like terms
5x + 2x - 2 = 180
7x - 2 = 180
Add 2 to both sides of the equation
7x - 2 + 2 = 180 + 2
7x = 182
Divide both sides by 7
7x/7 = 182/7
x = 26 degrees
Since we have gotten the value of x = 26 degrees. Hence, we can now find the value of y
Recall, y = 5x
y = 5(26)
y = 130 degrees
