Two adjacent angles form a linear pair

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Lines and Angles · Lines and Angles

Problem

Two adjacent angles form a linear pair. The larger angle is represented by

(4y - 10)^{\circ}

and the smaller by

(2y + 28)^{\circ}

. Work out the following: (i) Set up an equation in

y

by using the given information. (ii) Solve for

y

. (iii) Find the exact measure of each angle. (iv) Classify each angle as acute, right, obtuse, or straight.