The figure shows a rectangle VWXY. ∠VYZ = 61° and ∠WYX = 44°. Find
- ∠WYZ
- ∠VWY
(a)
∠WYZ
= 61° + 44° - 90°
= 15° (Overlapping angles)
(b)
∠VYW
= 61° - 15°
= 46° (Overlapping angles)
∠VWY
= 180° - 90° - 46°
= 44° (Angles sum of triangle)
Answer(s): (a) 15°; (b) 44°