In the figure, ∠WYX = 90°. ∠WYZ is 34° more than ∠XYZ.
- What line is perpendicular to WY?
- Find ∠WYZ.
(a)
Line XY or YX is perpendicular to WY.
(b)
∠XYZ = 1 u
∠WYZ = 1 u + 34
1 u + 1 u + 34° = 90° (Right angle)
2 u = 90° - 34° = 56°
1 u = 56° ÷ 2 = 28°
∠WYZ
= 28° + 34°
= 62°
Answer(s): (a) XY or YX; (b) 62°