Math Problem Statement

Calculate x

Solution

To solve for xx in the given diagrams, let's analyze the angles step by step.

Diagram Details:

  • In both diagrams, RSU and STV are straight lines.
  • The angles given are:
    • VSP=70\angle VSP = 70^\circ
    • USP=60\angle USP = 60^\circ
    • QRP=80\angle QRP = 80^\circ
    • PQS=90\angle PQS = 90^\circ

Steps to Solve:

  1. Angle SQR\angle SQR: Since RSURSU is a straight line, the angles along this line sum up to 180180^\circ.

    SQR+QRP=180\angle SQR + \angle QRP = 180^\circ

    Substituting the values:

    SQR+80=180\angle SQR + 80^\circ = 180^\circ

    SQR=18080=100\angle SQR = 180^\circ - 80^\circ = 100^\circ

  2. Angle PQR\angle PQR: Since PQRSPQRS forms a quadrilateral and the sum of angles in a quadrilateral is 360360^\circ:

    PQS+SQR+QRP+x=360\angle PQS + \angle SQR + \angle QRP + x = 360^\circ

    Substituting the known values:

    90+100+80+x=36090^\circ + 100^\circ + 80^\circ + x = 360^\circ

    Simplifying:

    270+x=360270^\circ + x = 360^\circ

    x=360270=90x = 360^\circ - 270^\circ = 90^\circ

So, the value of xx is 90\boxed{90^\circ}.


Would you like a detailed explanation of any step, or do you have any further questions?

Related Questions:

  1. What is the sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral?
  2. How can you verify if a given angle is correct using complementary or supplementary angles?
  3. What are the properties of angles formed by a transversal cutting parallel lines?
  4. How do you find missing angles in a triangle?
  5. What is the relationship between exterior and interior angles in polygons?

Tip: When dealing with straight lines and angles, always remember that the sum of angles around a point is 360360^\circ, and on a straight line, it's 180180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Quadrilaterals

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School