Math Problem Statement

In the given figure, if PQ ⊥ PS, PQ ∥ SR, ∠SQR = 28° and ∠QRT = 65°, then find the values of x and y.

Solution

In the given problem, we have a quadrilateral PQSRPQSR with the following information:

  • PQPSPQ \perp PS (Right angle at PP)
  • PQSRPQ \parallel SR
  • SQR=28\angle SQR = 28^\circ
  • QRT=65\angle QRT = 65^\circ

We are tasked with finding the values of xx and yy, where:

  • xx is the angle at PQR\angle PQR
  • yy is the angle at PSR\angle PSR

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Using the parallel lines property: Since PQSRPQ \parallel SR, PQR\angle PQR and QRT\angle QRT are alternate interior angles. Hence, x=PQR=QRT=65x = \angle PQR = \angle QRT = 65^\circ

  2. Using the triangle angle sum property: In PSR\triangle PSR, the sum of the interior angles is 180180^\circ. We already know:

    • PSR=90\angle PSR = 90^\circ (since PQPSPQ \perp PS)
    • SQR=28\angle SQR = 28^\circ

    Using the sum of angles in PSR\triangle PSR: y+28+90=180y + 28^\circ + 90^\circ = 180^\circ Simplifying: y=180118=62y = 180^\circ - 118^\circ = 62^\circ

Final values:

  • x=65x = 65^\circ
  • y=62y = 62^\circ

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallel Lines
Angle Sum Property

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10