Math Problem Statement

If DE is parallel to QR, and AP and BP are the bisectors of angles EAB and RBA respectively, find angle APB.

Solution

The image shows a geometric problem where:

  • DEQRDE \parallel QR,
  • APAP and BPBP are angle bisectors of EAB\angle EAB and RBA\angle RBA, respectively,
  • We are required to find APB\angle APB.

Step-by-step Solution:

  1. Since DEQRDE \parallel QR, and lines ABAB intersect these parallel lines, we can apply properties of transversals and parallel lines to understand the angle relationships.

  2. Let EAB=θ1\angle EAB = \theta_1 and RBA=θ2\angle RBA = \theta_2.

  3. Since APAP and BPBP are the bisectors of EAB\angle EAB and RBA\angle RBA, the angles at PP are half of θ1\theta_1 and θ2\theta_2 respectively: PAB=θ12,PBA=θ22\angle PAB = \frac{\theta_1}{2}, \quad \angle PBA = \frac{\theta_2}{2}

  4. Using the exterior angle theorem (as lines DEQRDE \parallel QR), we know that: θ1+θ2=180\theta_1 + \theta_2 = 180^\circ

  5. Now, we can calculate APB\angle APB by using the angle sum property in the triangle: APB=180(θ12+θ22)\angle APB = 180^\circ - \left( \frac{\theta_1}{2} + \frac{\theta_2}{2} \right) Substituting θ1+θ2=180\theta_1 + \theta_2 = 180^\circ: APB=1801802=90\angle APB = 180^\circ - \frac{180^\circ}{2} = 90^\circ

Thus, APB=90\angle APB = 90^\circ.

Let me know if you would like further clarifications, and here are some additional questions for practice:

  1. If θ1=120\theta_1 = 120^\circ and θ2=60\theta_2 = 60^\circ, what are the individual angles at PP?
  2. What other geometric properties could we derive from the parallel lines in the diagram?
  3. If we change the orientation of the lines DEDE and QRQR, will the result for APB\angle APB change?
  4. How would the solution change if APAP and BPBP were not bisectors?
  5. Can we generalize this method for other configurations of parallel lines and angle bisectors?

Tip: Always use the parallel line theorem when you have parallel lines intersected by a transversal—it simplifies angle calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Angle Bisectors
Parallel Lines
Geometry

Formulas

Angle sum property of triangles: ∠APB = 180° - (θ₁/2 + θ₂/2)
Exterior angle theorem: θ₁ + θ₂ = 180°

Theorems

Exterior Angle Theorem
Angle Sum Property of Triangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11