Answer:
Angle M and N is 45 degrees, and the length of NP is approximately 6 cm
Step-by-step explanation:
With angle P being 90 degrees. The angles of M and N, must add up to 90 degrees as well.
*triangles add up to a total of a 180 degrees, (180 - 90 = 90)
9 ÷ 2 = 45
So: ∠M = 45° and ∠N = 45°
To find the length of NP, use the pythagorean theorem.
a² + b² = c²
a = MP = 5
b = NP = x
c = MN = 7.8
(5)² = 25
(7.8)² = 60.48
25 + x² = 60.48
x² = 60.48 - 25
x² = 35.84
x = √35.84
x = 5.986 = 5.99
NP = 5.99 = 6
