Question

In the diagram shown, M, N and P are collinear and QM=QN as shown. If mMQN = 48" and

Answer 1

Answer/Step-by-step explanation:

Let's find the measure of the angles of ∆QNP.

∆QMN is am isosceles ∆, because it has two equal sides. Therefore, its base angles would be the same. Thus:

m<MNQ = ½(180 - 48) (one of the base angles of ∆QMN)

m<MNQ = ½(132) = 66°

Next, find m<QNP

m<QNP = 180° - m<MNQ (linear pair angles)

m<QNP = 180° - 66° (Substitution)

m<QNP = 114°

Next, find m<P

m<P = 180 - (m<QNP + m<PQN) (sum of ∆)

m<P = 180 - (114 + 33)

m<P = 180 - 147

m<P = 33°

Thus, in ∆QNP, there are two equal angles, namely, <P and <PQN.

An isosceles ∆ had two equal base angles. Therefore, ∆QNP must be an isosceles ∆.