The figure shows a rectangle STUV. ∠SVW = 56° and ∠TVU = 40°. Find
- ∠TVW
- ∠STV
(a)
∠TVW
= 56° + 40° - 90°
= 6° (Overlapping angles)
(b)
∠SVT
= 56° - 6°
= 50° (Overlapping angles)
∠STV
= 180° - 90° - 50°
= 40° (Angles sum of triangle)
Answer(s): (a) 6°; (b) 40°