Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of angle BEC in the given geometric figure.

Solution

To find the measure of angle BEC\angle BEC in the diagram, let's analyze the given information step-by-step.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Identify given angles and relationships:

    • We have BCD=93\angle BCD = 93^\circ.
    • ABE=2x\angle ABE = 2x^\circ.
    • BEF=x\angle BEF = x^\circ.
    • ABE\angle ABE and BEF\angle BEF are supplementary, as they form a straight line on ABAB.
  2. Calculate xx using the straight line relationship: Since ABE\angle ABE and BEF\angle BEF are supplementary, they add up to 180180^\circ: 2x+x=1802x + x = 180^\circ 3x=1803x = 180^\circ x=60x = 60^\circ

  3. Substitute x=60x = 60^\circ into the angles:

    • ABE=2x=2×60=120\angle ABE = 2x = 2 \times 60^\circ = 120^\circ.
    • BEF=x=60\angle BEF = x = 60^\circ.
  4. Determine BEC\angle BEC: BEC\angle BEC is the angle adjacent to BCD\angle BCD, and together they form a straight line. Therefore, they add up to 180180^\circ: BEC+93=180\angle BEC + 93^\circ = 180^\circ BEC=18093=87\angle BEC = 180^\circ - 93^\circ = 87^\circ

Conclusion

The measure of BEC\angle BEC is 8787^\circ, but none of the answer choices provided (29°, 58°, 122°, 140°) include this value.

It appears there may have been a misalignment in the answer options with the actual solution, as the correct answer based on the given information and calculations is 87 degrees.

Would you like more details on any step or have any questions?


Here are five related questions that can expand on this information:

  1. How do we determine when angles are supplementary?
  2. Why do ABE\angle ABE and BEF\angle BEF add up to 180180^\circ?
  3. What methods can we use to find unknown angles in geometric figures?
  4. How does the concept of supplementary angles apply in different types of polygons?
  5. How can we verify if the diagram and calculations align correctly in a problem like this?

Tip: Always check if the answer options match your calculated solution, as discrepancies may suggest either an error in options or a need to re-evaluate the approach.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

Supplementary Angles: a + b = 180°

Theorems

Supplementary Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10