Math Problem Statement

RSTV is a rhombus. Find the measures of the angles labeled 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.

Solution

Let's analyze this problem.

Observations:

  1. RSTVRSTV is a rhombus.

    • A rhombus has all sides equal, diagonals bisect each other at right angles, and the diagonals bisect the opposite angles.
  2. The diagram shows:

    • RT\triangle RT with a 3636^\circ angle at TT.
    • The diagonals RVRV and STST intersect at right angles.
  3. The goal is to find the measures of angles:

    • 8,9,10,11,\angle 8, \angle 9, \angle 10, \angle 11, and 12\angle 12.

Solution:

Step 1: Angles from diagonals

  • In a rhombus, diagonals bisect the angles.
    This means:
    • 8=12\angle 8 = \angle 12,
    • 9=11\angle 9 = \angle 11.

Step 2: Right-angle property of diagonals

  • The diagonals intersect at 9090^\circ (perpendicular).
    • In RT\triangle RT, since VTR=90\angle VTR = 90^\circ and RTV=36\angle RTV = 36^\circ:
      • 10=9036=54\angle 10 = 90^\circ - 36^\circ = 54^\circ.

Step 3: Using symmetry of diagonals

  • RTV\triangle RTV and SVT\triangle SVT are congruent (diagonals divide the rhombus into four congruent right triangles).
    Therefore:
    • 9=10=54\angle 9 = \angle 10 = 54^\circ,
    • 8=12=36\angle 8 = \angle 12 = 36^\circ,
    • 11=9=54\angle 11 = \angle 9 = 54^\circ.

Final Answers:

  1. m8=36m\angle 8 = 36^\circ
  2. m9=54m\angle 9 = 54^\circ
  3. m10=54m\angle 10 = 54^\circ
  4. m11=54m\angle 11 = 54^\circ
  5. m12=36m\angle 12 = 36^\circ

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Here are 5 related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. Why are the diagonals of a rhombus always perpendicular?
  2. How does the symmetry of a rhombus affect the properties of its angles?
  3. What other properties can you deduce from the given information about RSTVRSTV?
  4. Can you calculate the area of the rhombus if the diagonals are given?
  5. What is the relationship between the diagonals and side lengths of a rhombus?

Tip: When solving problems about rhombuses, always use diagonal properties—they simplify calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Rhombus Properties
Diagonal Symmetry

Formulas

Angles in a triangle sum to 180°
Diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular
Diagonals bisect opposite angles

Theorems

Rhombus diagonal theorem
Triangle angle sum property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10