Math Problem Statement

In the figure below, lines l and k are parallel. Suppose that m∠1 = 102° and m∠5 = 44°. Complete the statements based on angle relationships and properties.

Solution

Let's work through the statements based on the information given.

  1. Statement about ∠5 and ∠2:

    • We see that ∠5 and ∠2 are: "Corresponding angles."
    • And since lines l and k are parallel, ∠5 and ∠2 are: "Congruent."
    • Since m5=44m \angle 5 = 44^\circ, m2=44m \angle 2 = 44^\circ.
  2. Statement about angle addition property:

    • By the angle addition property, m4+m1+m5=180m \angle 4 + m \angle 1 + m \angle 5 = 180^\circ.
    • Given m5=44m \angle 5 = 44^\circ and m1=102m \angle 1 = 102^\circ: m4=180(102+44)=34.m \angle 4 = 180^\circ - (102^\circ + 44^\circ) = 34^\circ.
  3. Statement about ∠3 and ∠4:

    • We see that ∠3 and ∠4 are: "Alternate interior angles."
    • And since lines l and k are parallel, ∠3 and ∠4 are: "Congruent."
    • Since m4=34m \angle 4 = 34^\circ, m3=34m \angle 3 = 34^\circ.
  4. Sum of ∠1, ∠2, and ∠3:

    • m1+m2+m3=102+44+34=180m \angle 1 + m \angle 2 + m \angle 3 = 102^\circ + 44^\circ + 34^\circ = 180^\circ.
  5. Triangle angle sum property:

    • The relationship between ∠1, ∠2, and ∠3 is an example of the following rule:
    • The sum of the interior angle measures of a triangle is 180°.

Would you like further details on any of these steps?

Here are some follow-up questions to deepen understanding:

  1. What are corresponding angles, and why are they congruent when lines are parallel?
  2. How does the angle addition property work in polygons other than triangles?
  3. Why are alternate interior angles congruent for parallel lines?
  4. How would the solution change if the values of ∠1 or ∠5 were different?
  5. Can we generalize the triangle angle sum property to other polygons?

Tip: When working with parallel lines, remember that corresponding and alternate interior angles play a crucial role in solving for unknown angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallel Lines and Transversals
Angle Relationships

Formulas

Angle Addition Property: m∠4 + m∠1 + m∠5 = 180°
Triangle Sum Property: m∠1 + m∠2 + m∠3 = 180°

Theorems

Corresponding Angles Theorem
Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10