Math Problem Statement

Establishing facts about the angles created when parallel lines are cut by a transversal, given angle 1 equals 55 degrees.

Solution

This image involves geometry concepts where two parallel lines pp and qq are intersected by a transversal ww. We are given that 1=55\angle 1 = 55^\circ, and you are asked to complete statements regarding the relationships between the angles.

Let's break down the problem step-by-step based on transversal properties:

  1. Relationship between 1\angle 1 and 2\angle 2:

    • 1\angle 1 and 2\angle 2 are alternate interior angles. Since the lines pp and qq are parallel and cut by the transversal ww, alternate interior angles are equal. So: 1=2=55\angle 1 = \angle 2 = 55^\circ
  2. Relationship between 2\angle 2 and 3\angle 3:

    • 2\angle 2 and 3\angle 3 are corresponding angles. Corresponding angles are also congruent when the transversal crosses parallel lines. Therefore: 2=3=55\angle 2 = \angle 3 = 55^\circ
  3. Relationship between 1\angle 1 and 3\angle 3:

    • 1\angle 1 and 3\angle 3 are corresponding angles as well, since they occupy the same relative positions at each intersection. Thus: 1=3=55\angle 1 = \angle 3 = 55^\circ

With this information, you can fill in the blanks in the provided statements accordingly:

  1. 1\angle 1 and 2\angle 2 are alternate interior angles.
  2. m2=55m \angle 2 = 55^\circ.
  3. 2\angle 2 and 3\angle 3 are corresponding angles.
  4. m3=55m \angle 3 = 55^\circ.
  5. 1\angle 1 and 3\angle 3 are corresponding angles.

Would you like further clarification, or do you want to go over any specific parts?

Here are five related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. What are consecutive interior angles, and how are they related when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal?
  2. If 1\angle 1 was instead 7070^\circ, how would that affect 2\angle 2 and 3\angle 3?
  3. How do we prove that alternate interior angles are equal when parallel lines are cut by a transversal?
  4. Can supplementary angles also occur with a transversal cutting two parallel lines? If so, which ones?
  5. What would change if the lines pp and qq were not parallel?

Tip: Always remember that corresponding and alternate interior angles are congruent when a transversal cuts parallel lines.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Parallel Lines
Transversal

Formulas

Angle 1 = Angle 2 = 55 degrees
Angle 2 = Angle 3 = 55 degrees

Theorems

Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
Corresponding Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Middle School