Answer:
y = 27
Explanation:
line segment BA and CD are congruent, turn them into an equation
3y - 59 = y - 5
subtract 1y from both sides, you get 2y - 59 = -5
then, add 59 to both sides and the equation is now 2y = 54
divide each side by 2 and you get the value of y (y = 27)