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Since RST is an equilateral triangle, Angle R = S = T = 60
This implies 3x = 60 -> x = 20

If the two points on RT are A and B,
In triangle SBT, if the third angle is B
x + 60 + B = 180
Since x = 20, B = 120 - x = 120 - 20 = 1000

Therefore, in triangle SAB, the angle adjacent to B is 80
(since the sum of angles along a straight line is 180)

We know that the sum of angles in the triangle SAB is equal to 180
x + y + 80 = 180
y = 100 - x = 100 - 20 = 80(Option D)
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In the equilateral triangle RST above, y equals

(A) 60
(B) 70
(C) 75
(D) 80
(E) 85

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Each of the 3 angles of an equilateral triangle has a 60-degree measure. Since angle RST = 60 degrees, 3x = 60 or x = 20. Furthermore, the triangle on the left has angles of x, 180- y, and 60, which is angle TRS.

Using our first equation, we have:

20 + 60 + 180 - y = 180

y = 80

Answer: D
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