Math Problem Statement

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In the given figure, if AB is parallel to DE, angle ABC = 120° and angle CDE = 135°, then find angle BCD.

Solution

We are given that ABDEAB \parallel DE, ABC=120\angle ABC = 120^\circ, and CDE=135\angle CDE = 135^\circ. We are asked to find BCD\angle BCD.

Let's break it down step by step:

  1. Since ABDEAB \parallel DE and BCBC is a transversal, the corresponding angles theorem tells us that: ABC+BCD=180\angle ABC + \angle BCD = 180^\circ because they form a linear pair.

  2. Given ABC=120\angle ABC = 120^\circ, we can substitute this into the equation to find BCD\angle BCD: BCD=180120=60\angle BCD = 180^\circ - 120^\circ = 60^\circ

Thus, BCD=60\angle BCD = 60^\circ.

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the corresponding angles theorem, and why does it apply here?
  2. How do parallel lines affect the angles formed by a transversal?
  3. What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle, and how can it be applied to find unknown angles?
  4. If CDE=135\angle CDE = 135^\circ, what can you infer about CEB\angle CEB if BCBC is extended further?
  5. What other properties of parallel lines are useful for solving geometry problems like this?

Tip:

In problems with parallel lines, always look for pairs of corresponding, alternate interior, or co-interior angles—they can help simplify complex figures.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallel Lines
Angles
Transversals

Formulas

Angle sum of a linear pair: angle1 + angle2 = 180°

Theorems

Corresponding Angles Theorem
Linear Pair Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10