Triangle WXY is isosceles. ∠YWX and ∠YXW are the base angles. YZ bisects ∠WYX. m∠XYZ = (15x)°. m∠YXZ = (2x + 5)°. What is the measure of ∠WYX?

5°
15°
75°
150°

Question

Triangle WXY is isosceles. ∠YWX and ∠YXW are the base angles. YZ bisects ∠WYX. m∠XYZ = (15x)°. m∠YXZ = (2x + 5)°. What is the measure of ∠WYX?

5°
15°
75°
150°

dude · Answer

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You probably want to draw this out (Draw everything out)

∠YWX and ∠YXW are the base angles. (In isosceles triangles, the base angles are always the same; set them equal to each other) [You're trying to solve for x]

When you know what x is, substitute it into the equation they gave you

LittleElephant · Answer

Tysm!

I believe the answer is 150