Math Problem Statement

find x and y

Find x and y in the given geometric diagram with angles 128°, x°, and y°.

Solution

Let's solve this step by step:

  1. Angle Relationships: The diagram involves a straight line and a triangle. The angles form supplementary and triangle angle relationships.

  2. Step 1: Find xx:

    • On the straight line, 128+x=180128^\circ + x = 180^\circ (angles on a straight line add up to 180180^\circ).
    • Solve for xx: x=180128=52x = 180^\circ - 128^\circ = 52^\circ
  3. Step 2: Find yy:

    • In the triangle, the angles add up to 180180^\circ. The triangle has angles xx, yy, and 8383^\circ.
    • Using the calculated value of x=52x = 52^\circ: x+y+83=180x + y + 83^\circ = 180^\circ
    • Substitute x=52x = 52^\circ: 52+y+83=18052^\circ + y + 83^\circ = 180^\circ
    • Solve for yy: y=180135=45y = 180^\circ - 135^\circ = 45^\circ

Final Answers:

  • x=52x = 52^\circ
  • y=45y = 45^\circ

Would you like more details on the steps? Here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What are supplementary angles, and why do they add up to 180180^\circ?
  2. How do we confirm that the sum of angles in a triangle is always 180180^\circ?
  3. Can this problem be solved using any geometric theorems like the linear pair theorem?
  4. What happens to angle relationships if the triangle is not within a straight-line setup?
  5. How would this problem change if the triangle included a right angle?

Tip: Always verify that the sum of the triangle's angles is 180180^\circ to check your calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Angle Relationships
Supplementary Angles
Sum of Angles in a Triangle

Formulas

Angles on a straight line add up to 180°.
Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°.

Theorems

Linear Pair Theorem
Triangle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8