Math Problem Statement

Lines AB and CD are parallel. Determine the measures of the three angles in the diagram.

Solution

In the given diagram, we are asked to determine the measures of three angles, with ABCDAB \parallel CD (parallel lines). From the image, we see that two angles are already provided:

  • C\angle C is 37°
  • D\angle D is 149°

The key concepts involved here are the properties of parallel lines and the angles formed by a transversal. Let's identify the other angles based on these properties:

  1. Vertically Opposite Angles:

    • Vertically opposite angles are equal. Since D=149\angle D = 149^\circ, its vertically opposite angle (denoted at B\angle B) will also be 149°.
  2. Alternate Interior Angles:

    • Since ABCDAB \parallel CD and BFBF acts as a transversal, A\angle A and C\angle C are alternate interior angles. Therefore, A=37\angle A = 37^\circ.

Thus, the measures of the three angles are:

  • A=37\angle A = 37^\circ
  • B=149\angle B = 149^\circ
  • C=37\angle C = 37^\circ

Would you like further clarification on any step?

Related Questions:

  1. What are corresponding angles, and how do they relate to parallel lines?
  2. Can you explain how transversal lines create alternate interior angles?
  3. How do vertically opposite angles arise, and why are they always equal?
  4. What other angle relationships exist when two parallel lines are crossed by a transversal?
  5. How would the angle measures change if ABAB and CDCD were not parallel?

Tip:

Whenever you see parallel lines cut by a transversal, remember to look for alternate interior, corresponding, and vertically opposite angles to quickly determine unknown angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parallel Lines
Transversal Line
Angle Relationships

Formulas

Vertically Opposite Angles: Equal
Alternate Interior Angles: Equal

Theorems

Vertically Opposite Angle Theorem
Alternate Interior Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10