Math Problem Statement

In the figure below, the measure of ∠4 = 90°, the measure of ∠5 = 50°, and the measure of ∠6 = 40°. What are the measures of ∠1, ∠2, and ∠3?

Solution

In the figure, you're given the following information:

  • 4=90\angle 4 = 90^\circ
  • 5=50\angle 5 = 50^\circ
  • 6=40\angle 6 = 40^\circ

The task is to find the measures of 1\angle 1, 2\angle 2, and 3\angle 3.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Use vertical angles:

    • 1\angle 1 and 5\angle 5 are vertical angles, so they must have the same measure: 1=5=50\angle 1 = \angle 5 = 50^\circ
  2. Use linear pairs:

    • 4\angle 4 and 2\angle 2 form a linear pair, which means they add up to 180180^\circ: 4+2=180\angle 4 + \angle 2 = 180^\circ Since 4=90\angle 4 = 90^\circ, we can solve for 2\angle 2: 90+2=18090^\circ + \angle 2 = 180^\circ 2=18090=90\angle 2 = 180^\circ - 90^\circ = 90^\circ
  3. Use another linear pair:

    • 3\angle 3 and 6\angle 6 form a linear pair, so: 3+6=180\angle 3 + \angle 6 = 180^\circ Given 6=40\angle 6 = 40^\circ, we can solve for 3\angle 3: 3=18040=140\angle 3 = 180^\circ - 40^\circ = 140^\circ

Final answers:

  • 1=50\angle 1 = 50^\circ
  • 2=90\angle 2 = 90^\circ
  • 3=140\angle 3 = 140^\circ

Would you like further details on any of these steps? Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How do vertical angles help solve problems involving intersecting lines?
  2. What is the linear pair theorem and how is it applied here?
  3. Why do angles in a linear pair always add up to 180180^\circ?
  4. How can you identify other angle relationships in this diagram?
  5. What are some examples where vertical angles and linear pairs are used in real-world applications?

Tip: In any geometry problem involving intersecting lines, always look for vertical angles and linear pairs—they can help simplify the solution quickly!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle Relationships
Vertical Angles
Linear Pair

Formulas

m∠4 + m∠2 = 180°
m∠3 + m∠6 = 180°
Vertical Angles: ∠1 = ∠5

Theorems

Vertical Angles Theorem
Linear Pair Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10