Math Problem Statement

If m∠AOC = 135° and m∠BOC = 64° then what is m∠AOB?

Solution

We are given that:

  • mAOC=135m \angle AOC = 135^\circ
  • mBOC=64m \angle BOC = 64^\circ

We are tasked with finding mAOBm \angle AOB.

Approach:

  1. Notice that the points A,B,C,DA, B, C, D are connected through a common point OO, and the angles are measured from this point.
  2. AOC\angle AOC and AOB\angle AOB share the common side OAOA, while BOC\angle BOC is between OBOB and OCOC.
  3. The full circle around point OO must sum up to 360360^\circ, and we can use this to solve for AOB\angle AOB.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Angle sum around point OO: The angles AOC+BOC+AOB\angle AOC + \angle BOC + \angle AOB should sum up to 360360^\circ, as they form part of the angles around point OO.

    mAOC+mBOC+mAOB=360m \angle AOC + m \angle BOC + m \angle AOB = 360^\circ

  2. Substitute known values: 135+64+mAOB=360135^\circ + 64^\circ + m \angle AOB = 360^\circ

  3. Solve for mAOBm \angle AOB: mAOB=360(135+64)m \angle AOB = 360^\circ - (135^\circ + 64^\circ) mAOB=360199m \angle AOB = 360^\circ - 199^\circ mAOB=161m \angle AOB = 161^\circ

Final Answer:

mAOB=161m \angle AOB = 161^\circ

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Related Questions:

  1. How can we use complementary angles to solve problems like these?
  2. What is the total sum of angles in a circle, and how does it apply here?
  3. How would this problem change if more angles around OO were given?
  4. How can we determine the angle between lines intersecting at a point in general?
  5. What is the relationship between adjacent angles in a problem like this?

Tip: When dealing with angles around a point, always remember that the sum of angles around a point is 360360^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles at a Point

Formulas

Sum of angles around a point = 360°

Theorems

Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9