Math Problem Statement

Find the missing angle measures of the rhombus. Given: m∠1 = 55°.

Solution

To find the missing angles in the rhombus, let's break down the problem step-by-step:

Properties of a Rhombus:

  1. All sides are equal.
  2. Diagonals bisect each other at right angles (90°).
  3. Diagonals bisect the angles at each vertex.

Given that one angle m1m\angle 1 is labeled as 5555^\circ, we can use the following steps:

Step 1: Find m1m\angle 1.

Since m1=55m\angle 1 = 55^\circ is already given, we can proceed to find the other angles.

Step 2: Find m2m\angle 2.

The diagonals of the rhombus intersect at 9090^\circ, so m2m\angle 2 is part of the same right triangle as m1m\angle 1 and the right angle.

In this right triangle: m1+m2=90m\angle 1 + m\angle 2 = 90^\circ 55+m2=9055^\circ + m\angle 2 = 90^\circ m2=9055=35m\angle 2 = 90^\circ - 55^\circ = 35^\circ

Step 3: Find m3m\angle 3.

Since diagonals bisect opposite angles of a rhombus, m3m\angle 3 is the supplement of 2×m12 \times m\angle 1, because the opposite angles in a rhombus are equal, and the sum of adjacent angles is 180180^\circ.

So: m3=1802×m1m\angle 3 = 180^\circ - 2 \times m\angle 1 m3=1802×55m\angle 3 = 180^\circ - 2 \times 55^\circ m3=180110=70m\angle 3 = 180^\circ - 110^\circ = 70^\circ

Conclusion:

  • m1=55m\angle 1 = 55^\circ
  • m2=35m\angle 2 = 35^\circ
  • m3=70m\angle 3 = 70^\circ

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do the properties of a rhombus help in solving geometric problems?
  2. What is the significance of diagonal bisection in a rhombus?
  3. How do you find the area of a rhombus using its diagonals?
  4. How do supplementary angles relate to the properties of quadrilaterals?
  5. What are other types of quadrilaterals where diagonals bisect each other?

Tip: Remember that in any rhombus, diagonals always bisect the angles and meet at right angles, which can simplify many geometric calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Properties of Rhombus
Right Triangles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: m∠1 + m∠2 + 90° = 180°
Supplementary angles: m∠3 = 180° - 2 × m∠1

Theorems

Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at 90°
Angles of a rhombus are bisected by the diagonals

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9