Math Problem Statement

Find m∠RSV given m∠RST = 114° and ∠VST = 72°.

Solution

In the image, we are given:

  • mRST=114m \angle RST = 114^\circ
  • VST=72\angle VST = 72^\circ

We are asked to find mRSVm \angle RSV.

Solution:

The key here is to realize that angles on a straight line add up to 180180^\circ. Thus, RST\angle RST and RSV\angle RSV form a linear pair, meaning:

mRST+mRSV=180m \angle RST + m \angle RSV = 180^\circ

Substituting mRST=114m \angle RST = 114^\circ:

114+mRSV=180114^\circ + m \angle RSV = 180^\circ

Now, solving for mRSVm \angle RSV:

mRSV=180114=66m \angle RSV = 180^\circ - 114^\circ = 66^\circ

Thus, mRSV=66m \angle RSV = 66^\circ.

Would you like further details on this, or do you have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. How do we know that mRSVm \angle RSV and mRSTm \angle RST form a linear pair?
  2. What other methods could be used to verify the angle mRSVm \angle RSV?
  3. If mVSTm \angle VST changed to 80°, how would that affect mRSVm \angle RSV?
  4. Can you explain the concept of supplementary angles in more detail?
  5. What happens to mRSVm \angle RSV if mRSTm \angle RST becomes obtuse?

Tip: Remember that angles on a straight line always sum to 180180^\circ, which is a key concept in solving many geometry problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Linear Pair of Angles
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

m∠RST + m∠RSV = 180°

Theorems

Linear Pair Theorem
Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8