Math Problem Statement

The diagram below shows several parking spots near the grocery store, formed with three parallel line segments and a transversal.

3 parallel lines are cut by a transversal to form 3 sets of 4 angles. Clockwise from top left, the angles are 1, 2, 3, 4; 5, 6, 7, 8; 9, 10, 11, 12.

If the measure of angle 4 is 132°, what is the measure of angle 7? 32° 48° 132° 148°

Solution

Given that the problem involves three parallel lines cut by a transversal, we can use the properties of parallel lines and transversals to find the measure of angle 7.

Step 1: Understanding the Relationship of Angles

Parallel lines cut by a transversal form several types of angle pairs:

  1. Corresponding angles: These angles are equal.
  2. Alternate interior angles: These angles are also equal.
  3. Same-side interior angles (consecutive interior angles): These angles are supplementary (sum to 180°).

Step 2: Identify the Angle Relationships

  • Angle 4 is given as 132132^\circ.
  • Angle 7 corresponds to Angle 4 since they are both on the same relative side of their respective intersections and are corresponding angles.

Step 3: Apply the Corresponding Angles Theorem

Since Angle 7 and Angle 4 are corresponding angles, they must be equal: Angle 7=Angle 4=132\text{Angle 7} = \text{Angle 4} = 132^\circ

Final Answer:

The measure of Angle 7 is 132\boxed{132^\circ}.

Would you like more details or have any questions about this solution?

Here are five related questions to expand the understanding:

  1. What are alternate interior angles, and how do they relate to transversals?
  2. How can you use the consecutive interior angles theorem with a transversal?
  3. If angle 6 is 48°, what would be the measure of angle 8?
  4. What is the sum of the angles on one side of a transversal between two parallel lines?
  5. Can a transversal form supplementary angles that are not on the same side of the transversal?

Tip: Remember, corresponding angles formed by a transversal with parallel lines are always equal, making this property very useful in geometry problems!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallel Lines
Transversals
Corresponding Angles

Formulas

Corresponding angles are equal
Same-side interior angles are supplementary

Theorems

Corresponding Angles Theorem
Consecutive Interior Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10