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In TUV, VT = UV and mZU = 32°. Find mZT.

A) 32°
B) 64°
C) 128°
D) 16°

User Jozzhart
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Final answer:

After deducing that triangle TUV is isosceles with VT = UV and mZU = 32°, calculation shows mZT is 74°. However, this option is not provided, suggesting an error in the options or misunderstanding in the question.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is given a triangle TUV where VT = UV and the measure of angle U (mZU) is 32°. Since VT equals UV, triangle TUV is isosceles, meaning angles T and V are also equal. The sum of angles in any triangle equals 180°. Therefore, we can find the measure of angle T by subtracting the measure of angle U from 180° and then dividing by 2, because the two base angles are equal in an isosceles triangle.

mZT = (180° - mZU) / 2
mZT = (180° - 32°) / 2
mZT = 148° / 2
mZT = 74°

However, the options provided do not include 74°, which implies that there is an error in the options given or there is some misunderstanding in the question.

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