The legs of a picnic table form an isosceles triangle as indicated in the figure. If m∢ABC=90°​, determine m∢x and m∢y so that the top of the table will be parallel to the ground.

Question

The legs of a picnic table form an isosceles triangle as indicated in the figure. If

m∢ABC=90°​,

determine

m∢x

and

m∢y

so that the top of the table will be parallel to the ground.

Answer 1

If ΔABC is a right isosceles then m∠x = m∠y = 45º