The figure shows a rectangle VWXY. ∠VYZ = 61° and ∠WYX = 41°. Find
- ∠WYZ
- ∠VWY
(a)
∠WYZ
= 61° + 41° - 90°
= 12° (Overlapping angles)
(b)
∠VYW
= 61° - 12°
= 49° (Overlapping angles)
∠VWY
= 180° - 90° - 49°
= 41° (Angles sum of triangle)
Answer(s): (a) 12°; (b) 41°