The figure is not drawn to scale. It shows a parallelogram HJKL and an isosceles triangle EHL next to it. ∠GLE = 11°. GF and ED are straight lines. Find
- ∠p
- ∠m + ∠n
- ∠n
(a)
∠p
= 180° - ∠GLE
= 180° - 11°
= 169° (Angles on a straight line)
(b)
∠m = ∠HLK (Parallelogram)
∠m + ∠n
= 180° - 11° - 60°
= 109° (Angles on a straight line)
(c)
∠EHL = ∠m (Corresponding angles)
∠EHL = ∠LEH (Isosceles triangle)
∠m
= 180° - (∠m + ∠n)
= 180° - 109°
= 71°
∠n
= 180° - ∠m - ∠m
= 180° - 71° - 71°
= 38° (Angles sum of triangle)
Answer(s): (a) 169°; (b) 109°; (c) 38°