Math Problem Statement

Which angles are adjacent angles?

Solution

In the diagram provided, two parallel lines, TVTV and WYWY, are intersected by two transversal lines. The question is asking which angles are adjacent.

Adjacent angles share a common vertex and a common side, but do not overlap. They are next to each other in the diagram.

Now, looking at the given options:

  • WXU\angle WXU and YXZ\angle YXZ: These angles are not adjacent because they do not share a common vertex or side.
  • WXU\angle WXU and VUS\angle VUS: These angles are also not adjacent since they are far from each other.
  • WXU\angle WXU and TUS\angle TUS: These two angles do not share a side or vertex.
  • WXU\angle WXU and YXU\angle YXU: These angles are adjacent because they share the vertex XX and side XUXU.

Thus, the correct answer is WXU\angle WXU and YXU\angle YXU.

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5 Related Questions:

  1. What are supplementary angles, and how are they different from adjacent angles?
  2. Can two adjacent angles be supplementary?
  3. How do parallel lines and transversals affect the relationship between angles?
  4. What are alternate interior and alternate exterior angles?
  5. How do you calculate the measure of adjacent angles if one angle's measurement is given?

Tip:

Adjacent angles always share a common side and vertex, but do not overlap. Identifying them can help in determining relationships like supplementary or complementary angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallel lines and transversals
Adjacent angles

Formulas

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Theorems

Adjacent angles theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9