Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of ∠ABD if m∠ABC = 110° and m∠2 = 36°.

Solution

Let's solve the problem.

We are given:

  • mABC=110m\angle ABC = 110^\circ
  • m2=36m\angle 2 = 36^\circ

We need to find mABDm\angle ABD.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. ABC\angle ABC is the entire angle from ray ABAB to ray BCBC.

  2. ABD\angle ABD and 2\angle 2 (which is DBC\angle DBC) are adjacent angles that together form ABC\angle ABC. Hence, their measures add up to the total measure of ABC\angle ABC: mABC=mABD+m2m\angle ABC = m\angle ABD + m\angle 2 Substituting the known values: 110=mABD+36110^\circ = m\angle ABD + 36^\circ

  3. Solve for mABDm\angle ABD: mABD=11036=74m\angle ABD = 110^\circ - 36^\circ = 74^\circ

Final Answer:

mABD=74m\angle ABD = 74^\circ

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Here are five follow-up questions to deepen understanding:

  1. What are adjacent angles, and how do they relate to this problem?
  2. How can you determine if two angles are complementary or supplementary?
  3. If another angle, EBD\angle EBD, were added, how would you find its measure?
  4. Can angles in the same configuration sum to more than 180180^\circ? Why or why not?
  5. How do you distinguish between interior and exterior angles?

Tip: Always double-check angle relations (like adjacent or supplementary) to ensure your equations are correct!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Adjacent Angles

Formulas

m∠ABC = m∠ABD + m∠2

Theorems

Adjacent Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9