Math Problem Statement

In △XYZ, ∠XYZ = 45°. Point W is on line segment YZ so that 2 ⋅ YW = WZ and ∠WXY = 15°. Find ∠XZY.

Solution

We are given the following information:

  • In triangle XYZ\triangle XYZ, we know that XYZ=45\angle XYZ = 45^\circ.
  • Point WW is on YZ\overline{YZ} such that 2YW=WZ2 \cdot YW = WZ.
  • Also, WXY=15\angle WXY = 15^\circ.

We need to find XZY\angle XZY.

Solution

  1. Let XZY=θ\angle XZY = \theta.

  2. Since WW divides YZYZ such that 2YW=WZ2 \cdot YW = WZ, WW is a point on YZYZ closer to YY than ZZ, dividing YZYZ in a 2:1 ratio.

  3. Using the Angle Bisector Theorem and Angle Sum Property of triangles, we can set up equations based on known angles and relations.

  4. Applying the Exterior Angle Theorem in this scenario will help solve for θ\theta.

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Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. What is the Angle Bisector Theorem, and how does it apply here?
  2. How does the exterior angle of a triangle relate to its interior opposite angles?
  3. Can you solve similar problems using the concept of angle bisectors in other triangles?
  4. How does dividing a line segment in a specific ratio affect angle relationships in a triangle?
  5. What other properties of special triangles, like those with 4545^\circ angles, can help simplify problems?

Tip: In triangles, knowing one angle often helps deduce others through angle-sum and exterior-angle properties.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangles
Angles

Formulas

Angle Sum Property in a Triangle
Exterior Angle Theorem

Theorems

Angle Bisector Theorem
Exterior Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12