Question

Given Rectangle RECT. If angle REA= (2y+7) degrees and angle CEA = (3y-2) degrees, determine each of the following:

a) the value of y
b) the measure of angle RTA

Answer 1

a) y=17

b) m<RTA=49°

Explanation:

3y-2+2y+7=90

5y+5=90

5y=85

y=17

m<RTA = m<CEA = 3(17)-2=49