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Let's break down the problem:

We are given that:
- \( \angle WXZ \) is a right angle, so \( m\angle WXZ = 90^\circ \).
- \( m\angle WXV \) is 11 more than 3 times \( m\angle WXY \), i.e., \( m\angle WXV = 3 \times m\angle WXY + 11 \).
- \( m\angle YXV = 139^\circ \).
  
We need to find \( m\angle YXZ \).

Let's proceed step by step.

1. Let \( m\angle WXY = x \).
   
2. From the information given:
   \[
   m\angle WXV = 3x + 11
   \]
   
3. Since \( \angle WXV \), \( \angle YXV \), and \( \angle WXZ \) are angles at point \( X \) that add up to a straight line (180°), we can write:
   \[
   m\angle WXV + m\angle YXV + m\angle YXZ = 180^\circ
   \]
   Substituting the known values:
   \[
   (3x + 11) + 139^\circ + m\angle YXZ = 180^\circ
   \]
   Simplifying:
   \[
   3x + 150^\circ + m\angle YXZ = 180^\circ
   \]
   \[
   m\angle YXZ = 180^\circ - 3x - 150^\circ
   \]
   \[
   m\angle YXZ = 30^\circ - 3x
   \]

4. Next, we use the fact that \( \angle WXZ \) is a right angle:
   \[
   m\angle WXY + m\angle YXZ = 90^\circ
   \]
   Substituting \( m\angle YXZ = 30^\circ - 3x \):
   \[
   x + (30^\circ - 3x) = 90^\circ
   \]
   Simplifying:
   \[
   x + 30^\circ - 3x = 90^\circ
   \]
   \[
   -2x + 30^\circ = 90^\circ
   \]
   \[
   -2x = 60^\circ
   \]
   \[
   x = -30^\circ
   \]
   
Since \( m\angle WXY = x \), we find that \( m\angle WXY = -30^\circ \). However, the value of \( x \) is negative, which does not make sense in this context. There seems to be a contradiction in the setup; let me re-check it for potential clarifications.

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In the diagram below, ∠WXZ is a right angle. If m∠WXV is eleven more than three times m∠WXY and m∠YXV = 139°, find m∠YXZ.

This problem explores how to find m∠YXZ given a right angle (∠WXZ) and relationships between other angles in a geometric figure. It involves algebraic manipulation and the use of angle sum properties. Suitable for students in Grades 8-10.

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