An equilateral triangle, VWX, is folded as shown in the figure. Find
- ∠NMX
- ∠WNX.
(a)
∠MXN = 60° (Equilateral triangle VWX)
∠NMX
= 180° - 60° - 54° (Angles sum of triangle)
= 66°
(b)
∠WNX
= 180° - 54° - 54°
= 72° (Angles on a straight line)
Answer(s): (a) 66°; (b) 72°