Triangle W Z Y is cut by bisector Z X. The lengths of sides Z W and Z Y are congruent. ZX bisects ∠WZY. If the measure of ∠YXZ i
s (6m – 12)°, what is the value of m?
2 answers:
Answer:
m = 17
Explanation:
From the question we were given that
Triangle WZY is bisected by ZX; ZW = ZY
∠YXZ = (6m – 12)°
Based on the characteristics of the triangle, we see that triangle WYZ is an isosceles triangle (that is, triangle WXZ is equal to triangle YXZ)
<YXZ = <WXZ = 90°
Using ∠YXZ = (6m – 12)°
We have:
(6m – 12)° = 90°
6m = 90 + 12 ⇒ 6m = 102
m = 102 ÷ 6 = 17
m = <u>17</u>
<u>We therefore see that m is equal to 17</u>
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