In the figure, UWY and VWX are straight lines. WU = WV and XW = XY. If ∠VUW = 59°, find
- ∠UWX
- ∠WXY
(a)
∠UWX
= 59° + 59°
= 118° (Exterior angle of a triangle)
(b)
∠XWY
= 180° - 118°
= 62° (Angles on a straight line)
∠WXY
= 180° - 62° - 62°
= 56° (Isosceles triangle)
Answer(s): (a) 118°; (b) 56°