Math Problem Statement

In the figure below, line m is parallel to line n. What is the measure of ∠x?

Solution

In the given figure, line mm is parallel to line nn, and we need to find the measure of angle xx.

Here's how we can solve it using properties of parallel lines and transversals:

  1. Angle relationships: Since lines mm and nn are parallel, the angle 124124^\circ is an exterior angle, and it forms a linear pair with angle xx. Therefore: x+124=180x + 124^\circ = 180^\circ This is because the two angles are supplementary (they form a straight line).

  2. Solve for xx: x=180124=56x = 180^\circ - 124^\circ = 56^\circ

Now we check the options. The correct answer does not appear to match directly, but a further review might clarify if there's a misinterpretation.

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Here are 5 related questions to explore this concept:

  1. What are alternate interior angles, and how do they apply to parallel lines?
  2. How do corresponding angles behave with parallel lines and a transversal?
  3. How do you calculate the measure of angles formed by intersecting lines?
  4. What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?
  5. How do supplementary and complementary angles differ?

Tip: When lines are parallel, angles formed by transversals exhibit predictable relationships like alternate interior, corresponding, and consecutive interior angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parallel Lines
Transversals
Angle Relationships
Linear Pair

Formulas

x + 124° = 180°

Theorems

Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-10