An equilateral triangle, UVW, is folded as shown in the figure. Find
- ∠YXW
- ∠VYW.
(a)
∠XWY = 60° (Equilateral triangle UVW)
∠YXW
= 180° - 60° - 55° (Angles sum of triangle)
= 65°
(b)
∠VYW
= 180° - 55° - 55°
= 70° (Angles on a straight line)
Answer(s): (a) 65°; (b) 70°