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if \\(m\\angle x = 34^{\\circ}\\) and \\(m\\angle z = 26^{\\circ}\\), w…

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if \\(m\angle x = 34^{\circ}\\) and \\(m\angle z = 26^{\circ}\\), what is \\(m\angle y\\)?

\\(m\angle y = 26^{\circ}\\)
\\(m\angle y = 34^{\circ}\\)
\\(m\angle y = 60^{\circ}\\)
\\(m\angle y = 120^{\circ}\\)

Explanation:

Identify the given values

We are given a triangle \(XYZ\) with:

  • \(m\angle X = 34^\circ\)
  • \(m\angle Z = 26^\circ\)

State the relevant theorem

The sum of interior angles in any triangle is always \(180^\circ\).

$$ m\angle X + m\angle Y + m\angle Z = 180^\circ $$

Substitute and solve for the unknown angle

Substitute the given values into the equation:

$$ 34^\circ + m\angle Y + 26^\circ = 180^\circ $$
$$ 60^\circ + m\angle Y = 180^\circ $$
$$ m\angle Y = 120^\circ $$

Answer:

  • \(m\angle Y = 26^\circ\)
  • \(m\angle Y = 34^\circ\)
  • \(m\angle Y = 60^\circ\)
  • \(m\angle Y = 120^\circ\) (Correct answer)