Math Problem Statement

Calculate the size of the angle marked m.

Solution

To calculate the size of the angle mm, we can use the property of the exterior angles formed by extending the sides of the pentagon. Here's the step-by-step solution:

  1. The sum of the exterior angles of any polygon is always 360360^\circ, regardless of the number of sides. In this case, the exterior angles are the angles between the extensions of the sides and the interior angles of the pentagon.

  2. From the image, the five interior angles of the pentagon are labeled as: 78, 70, 80, 67, and one unknown angle .78^\circ, \ 70^\circ, \ 80^\circ, \ 67^\circ, \text{ and one unknown angle }.

  3. Let's calculate the sum of the interior angles of a pentagon: Sum of interior angles of a pentagon=(52)×180=540.\text{Sum of interior angles of a pentagon} = (5-2) \times 180^\circ = 540^\circ. We already know four of the interior angles, so: 78+70+80+67=295.78^\circ + 70^\circ + 80^\circ + 67^\circ = 295^\circ. Therefore, the fifth interior angle is: 540295=245.540^\circ - 295^\circ = 245^\circ.

  4. The exterior angle corresponding to each interior angle is supplementary (i.e., adds up to 180180^\circ) with the interior angle. So the exterior angle corresponding to the unknown interior angle will be: 180245=115.180^\circ - 245^\circ = 115^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Polygons
Exterior Angles

Formulas

Sum of exterior angles of any polygon = 360 degrees
Sum of interior angles = (n-2) * 180 degrees

Theorems

Exterior Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12