PSLELMNP is a parallelogram, LNQ is an equilateral triangle and NP = PQ.
- Find ∠LNP.
- Find ∠NPL.
- Find ∠QLM.
(a)
NP = PQ
Triangle NPQ is an isosceles triangle.
∠PNQ
= (180° - 130°) ÷ 2
= 50° ÷ 2
= 25° (Isosceles triangle)
∠LNP
= 60° - 25°
= 35° (Equilateral triangle)
(b)
∠LQP
= 60° - 25°
= 35° (Equilateral triangle)
∠LPQ
= 180° - 35° - 25°
= 120° (Angles sum of triangle)
∠LPN
= 360° - 130° - 120°
= 110° (Angles at a point)
∠MLN
= ∠LNP
= 35° (Alternate angles)
∠MLQ
= 60° + 35°
= 95°
Answer(s): (a) 35°; (b) 110°; (c) 95°