Math Problem Statement

Find x and y, given that l is parallel to m, and all angles are given.

Solution

The question is asking to find angles xx and yy, based on the provided diagram where the angles x\angle x and y\angle y are part of a transversal cutting through two parallel lines.

Given Information:

  • Parallel lines are given as lml \parallel m, and a transversal is intersecting these parallel lines.
  • x\angle x and y\angle y are the unknown angles.
  • b=110\angle b = 110^\circ and d=70\angle d = 70^\circ are marked in the diagram.

Steps to Solve:

  1. Identify relationships using parallel lines:

    • Since lines ll and mm are parallel, angles formed by the transversal have certain relationships like corresponding angles, alternate interior angles, and consecutive interior angles.
  2. Find xx:

    • x\angle x and b=110\angle b = 110^\circ form a linear pair on a straight line, which means they are supplementary.
    • x+110=180x + 110^\circ = 180^\circ
    • x=180110=70x = 180^\circ - 110^\circ = 70^\circ
  3. Find yy:

    • y\angle y and d=70\angle d = 70^\circ are corresponding angles since they are on the same side of the transversal.
    • By the corresponding angles postulate: y=70y = 70^\circ.

Final Answer:

  • x=70x = 70^\circ
  • y=70y = 70^\circ

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do we identify corresponding angles in parallel lines?
  2. What is the relationship between alternate interior angles in parallel lines?
  3. Why are angles on a straight line supplementary?
  4. How do we prove that two lines are parallel using angle relationships?
  5. Can transversal lines create vertical angles, and how do we calculate those?

Tip: Always look for patterns like alternate or corresponding angles when dealing with parallel lines and transversals.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallel Lines
Transversals
Angle Relationships

Formulas

Supplementary angles on a straight line sum to 180°
Corresponding angles in parallel lines are equal

Theorems

Corresponding Angles Postulate
Linear Pair Postulate

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9