Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of angle b and the value of x for the given problems, including angle relationships and triangle angle sums.

Solution

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Find the measure of angle bb:

Problem 13:

  • There is a straight line with angles 65° and bb formed by intersecting lines.

  • The sum of the angles on a straight line is 180°.

    So, b=18065=115b = 180^\circ - 65^\circ = 115^\circ.

Problem 14:

  • This is a Z-shaped alternate interior angle problem. The angles on opposite sides of the transversal line are equal.
  • So, b=25b = 25^\circ (alternate interior angles are congruent).

Problem 15:

  • This shows two vertical angles, one of which is given as 75°. Vertical angles are equal.

    Hence, b=75b = 75^\circ.

Problem 16:

  • This is another straight-line scenario where bb and the 133° angle are supplementary.

    So, b=180133=47b = 180^\circ - 133^\circ = 47^\circ.


Find the value of xx:

Problem 17:

  • There are vertically opposite angles, 4141^\circ and (2x+1)(2x + 1)^\circ.

  • Since vertically opposite angles are equal:

    2x+1=412x + 1 = 41 2x=402x = 40 x=20x = 20

Problem 18:

  • We have a linear pair of angles that form a straight line, and their sum must be 180°:

    (5x+3)+(4x+6)=180(5x + 3) + (4x + 6) = 180 Simplifying: 9x+9=1809x + 9 = 180 9x=1719x = 171 x=19x = 19

Problem 19:

  • This triangle has one angle as 8080^\circ and another as 5x5x^\circ.

  • Since the sum of angles in a triangle is always 180°:

    80+5x+90=18080 + 5x + 90 = 180 Simplifying: 5x+80=1805x + 80 = 180 5x=1005x = 100 x=20x = 20

Problem 20:

  • Another triangle problem. The angle measures are (2x+18)(2x + 18)^\circ, (3x+2)(3x + 2)^\circ, and the right angle 9090^\circ.

  • Again, using the sum of angles in a triangle:

    (2x+18)+(3x+2)+90=180(2x + 18) + (3x + 2) + 90 = 180 Simplifying: 5x+20+90=1805x + 20 + 90 = 180 5x+110=1805x + 110 = 180 5x=705x = 70 x=14x = 14


Would you like more details or clarifications for any specific problem?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What are supplementary angles and how are they used in geometry?
  2. How can we identify vertical angles in more complex diagrams?
  3. How do alternate interior angles help solve for unknown angles?
  4. Why do the sum of angles in a triangle always add up to 180°?
  5. How does knowing the properties of different angle pairs simplify problem solving?

Tip: Always look for relationships like vertical angles or straight-line angles to solve for unknowns easily.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Angle Relationships
Linear Pairs
Vertically Opposite Angles
Triangle Angle Sum

Formulas

Sum of angles on a straight line = 180°
Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Vertical Angles Theorem
Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9