Math Problem Statement

Determine the measure of each indicated angle based on the intersecting lines l1 and l2, with one of the angles given as 77°.

Solution

In this diagram, we have two intersecting lines, l1l_1 and l2l_2, with several angles marked at their intersection points. The given angle is 3=77\angle 3 = 77^\circ. Let's use the relationships between angles to find the measures of the other angles.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Vertical Angles: Angles that are opposite each other when two lines cross are called vertical angles, and they are always equal. This gives:

    • 3=1=77\angle 3 = \angle 1 = 77^\circ.
  2. Linear Pair: Angles that form a straight line sum to 180180^\circ. This gives:

    • 3+2=180\angle 3 + \angle 2 = 180^\circ, so 2=18077=103\angle 2 = 180^\circ - 77^\circ = 103^\circ.
    • 1+4=180\angle 1 + \angle 4 = 180^\circ, so 4=18077=103\angle 4 = 180^\circ - 77^\circ = 103^\circ.
  3. Corresponding Angles: When two parallel lines (l1l_1 and l2l_2) are cut by a transversal, corresponding angles are congruent. This gives:

    • 3=5=77\angle 3 = \angle 5 = 77^\circ (corresponding angles).
    • 2=6=103\angle 2 = \angle 6 = 103^\circ.
    • 4=8=103\angle 4 = \angle 8 = 103^\circ.
    • 1=7=77\angle 1 = \angle 7 = 77^\circ.

Final answers:

  • 1=77\angle 1 = 77^\circ
  • 2=103\angle 2 = 103^\circ
  • 3=77\angle 3 = 77^\circ
  • 4=103\angle 4 = 103^\circ
  • 5=77\angle 5 = 77^\circ
  • 6=103\angle 6 = 103^\circ
  • 7=77\angle 7 = 77^\circ
  • 8=103\angle 8 = 103^\circ

Let me know if you'd like a more detailed explanation on any of these steps!


Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How are vertical angles identified in any given diagram?
  2. What is the relationship between alternate interior angles?
  3. Can you explain how corresponding angles work with parallel lines?
  4. How do linear pairs of angles sum up, and why?
  5. What properties do angles formed by a transversal cutting through parallel lines have?

Tip:

When working with angles formed by parallel lines and a transversal, always look for angle pairs such as corresponding, alternate interior, and alternate exterior angles, as they help in quickly identifying equal angle measures.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle Relationships
Parallel Lines
Transversals

Formulas

Sum of linear pair = 180°
Vertical angles are equal
Corresponding angles are equal when lines are parallel

Theorems

Vertical Angle Theorem
Linear Pair Theorem
Corresponding Angle Postulate

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9