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 ∆.
