In the figure, UWY and VWX are straight lines. WU = WV and XW = XY. If ∠VUW = 51°, find
- ∠UWX
- ∠WXY
(a)
∠UWX
= 51° + 51°
= 102° (Exterior angle of a triangle)
(b)
∠XWY
= 180° - 102°
= 78° (Angles on a straight line)
∠WXY
= 180° - 78° - 78°
= 24° (Isosceles triangle)
Answer(s): (a) 102°; (b) 24°