MATH

Angles

∠XY W and ∠XYZ form a linear pair. If ∠XY W is 30 degrees more than twice of ∠XYZ, what are the measures of the two angles?

Solution:

Let ∠XY W = a; ∠XYZ = 2a + 30

This means that ∠XY W is 50°.

Therefore, ∠XYZ = 130°

Answer:

50° = ∠XY W

130° = ∠XYZ