Math Problem Statement

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Determina el valor de los ángulos en el problema con líneas paralelas y transversales.

Solution

From the image you provided, it looks like a geometry problem involving parallel lines and angles. The goal seems to be determining the values of different angles, such as α\alpha, β\beta, and others. The angles are represented in a diagram with two parallel lines cut by a transversal.

Here's a breakdown of the key observations and the relationships between the angles:

  1. Corresponding Angles: If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, corresponding angles are equal.

  2. Alternate Interior Angles: Alternate interior angles formed by two parallel lines and a transversal are equal.

  3. Supplementary Angles: Angles on a straight line sum up to 180180^\circ.

Given Information:

  • The angle labeled β=120\beta = 120^\circ, which seems to be given directly.
  • The angle e=40e = 40^\circ is also provided.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Finding α\alpha:

    • Since β=120\beta = 120^\circ and α\alpha forms a linear pair with β\beta, α\alpha and β\beta are supplementary: α+β=180\alpha + \beta = 180^\circ Therefore: α=180120=60\alpha = 180^\circ - 120^\circ = 60^\circ
  2. Finding gg:

    • Angle gg is vertically opposite β\beta. Since vertically opposite angles are equal, g=120g = 120^\circ.
  3. Finding ff:

    • Angle ff is corresponding to angle ee. Since corresponding angles are equal: f=e=40f = e = 40^\circ
  4. Finding dd:

    • Angle dd is alternate interior with α\alpha. Since alternate interior angles are equal: d=α=60d = \alpha = 60^\circ

Final Results:

  • α=60\alpha = 60^\circ
  • β=120\beta = 120^\circ
  • g=120g = 120^\circ
  • f=40f = 40^\circ
  • e=40e = 40^\circ
  • d=60d = 60^\circ

Would you like more details on any of these steps, or do you have any additional questions?

Here are 5 related questions to extend your understanding:

  1. How can you prove the relationship between alternate interior angles using parallel lines?
  2. What are the properties of vertically opposite angles?
  3. How would the problem change if the transversal line was not straight?
  4. How can you find the sum of all interior angles of a triangle formed by two parallel lines and a transversal?
  5. How do corresponding angles differ from co-interior angles?

Tip: Always use properties of parallel lines and transversals (like corresponding and alternate angles) to quickly identify equal angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallel Lines
Transversals
Angles

Formulas

α + β = 180° (Supplementary angles)
Corresponding angles = equal
Alternate interior angles = equal

Theorems

Supplementary Angles Theorem
Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
Corresponding Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10