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∠ZWX and ∠ZYX are congruent. Use the Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem to write an equation.
m∠ZYX = 100^(∘)
We want to find the measure of ∠ZYX in our kite. In a kite, exactly one pair of opposite angles are congruent. In our kite, these angles are ∠ZWX and ∠ZYX. Since m∠ZWX= 10x it must also be that m∠ZYX= 10x. Let's add these angle measures along with the rest of the angles that have been given.
Recall the Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem
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Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem |
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The sum of the interior angle measures of an n-sided polygon is (n-2)180^(∘). |
By substituting n= 4 into the formula, we can determine the sum of the kite's interior angles. ( 4-2)180^(∘)=360^(∘) When we know the sum of the kite's interior angles, we can set the sum of the angle's equal to this number. 4x+ 10x+ 10x+ 120^(∘)=360^(∘) Let's solve this equation to find x.
Finally, we will substitute x= 10^(∘) into the expression for m∠ZYX to find its measure. m∠ZYX=10( 10^(∘))=100^(∘)