Math Problem Statement

Solve for m, angle, W, X, Ym∠WXY. W X Z Y 52° 38° Your Answer

Solution

Given the information and the geometry of the problem, we have four points WW, XX, YY, and ZZ, forming some kind of polygon or triangle. You mentioned that angles W\angle W and Z\angle Z are given as 5252^\circ and 3838^\circ respectively. We are asked to solve for mWXYm\angle WXY, which is the measure of angle WXYWXY.

Based on the information, it seems like these points are vertices of a quadrilateral or triangle, but since angle WXY\angle WXY is mentioned, I will assume we are dealing with a triangle where WXYWXY is the angle to solve for.

Using the Triangle Angle Sum Theorem:

For any triangle, the sum of the interior angles is always 180180^\circ. If WXY\triangle WXY is formed, the angles inside the triangle must add up to 180180^\circ.

Given:

  • W=52\angle W = 52^\circ
  • Z=38\angle Z = 38^\circ

Thus, mWXY=180(52+38)m\angle WXY = 180^\circ - (52^\circ + 38^\circ).

Let's compute that:

mWXY=18090=90m\angle WXY = 180^\circ - 90^\circ = 90^\circ

So, the measure of mWXYm\angle WXY is 9090^\circ.

Would you like any further details or explanations?

Here are 5 related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. What is the Triangle Angle Sum Theorem?
  2. How do we use exterior angles to find unknown angles in polygons?
  3. Can angle sums be applied to other polygons, such as quadrilaterals?
  4. How would the approach change if the shape was not a triangle?
  5. What other ways can we calculate unknown angles in geometry?

Tip: Always double-check whether the given points form a triangle, quadrilateral, or other polygon before using specific angle-sum properties.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Formulas

m∠WXY = 180° - (m∠W + m∠Z)

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9