Question

Triangle W Z Y is cut by bisector Z X. The lengths of sides Z W and Z Y are congruent. ZX bisects ∠WZY. If the measure of ∠YXZ is (6m – 12)°, what is the value of m?

Answer 1

B: 17

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

m = 17

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question we were given that

Triangle WZY is bisected by ZX; ZW = ZY

∠YXZ = (6m – 12)°

Based on the characteristics of the triangle, we see that triangle WYZ is an isosceles triangle (that is, triangle WXZ is equal to triangle YXZ)

<YXZ = <WXZ = 90°

Using ∠YXZ = (6m – 12)°

We have:

(6m – 12)° = 90°

6m = 90 + 12 ⇒ 6m = 102

m = 102 ÷ 6 = 17

m = 17

We therefore see that m is equal to 17