An equilateral triangle, VWX, is folded as shown in the figure. Find
- ∠YXX
- ∠WYX.
(a)
∠XXY = 60° (Equilateral triangle VWX)
∠YXX
= 180° - 60° - 53° (Angles sum of triangle)
= 67°
(b)
∠WYX
= 180° - 53° - 53°
= 74° (Angles on a straight line)
Answer(s): (a) 67°; (b) 74°