Math Problem Statement

In quadrilateral PQRS, PQ = PS, and PQ || RS. If ∠Q = 60° and ∠S = 90°, find the other two angles ∠P and ∠R.

Solution

The problem states:

In quadrilateral PQRSPQRS:

  • PQ=PSPQ = PS (indicating that PQRSPQRS could potentially be an isosceles trapezoid or some other special quadrilateral),
  • PQRSPQ \parallel RS,
  • Q=60\angle Q = 60^\circ,
  • S=90\angle S = 90^\circ.

We are to find the other two angles, P\angle P and R\angle R.

Solution

  1. Since PQRSPQ \parallel RS, we know that PQRSPQRS is a trapezoid.

  2. In any quadrilateral, the sum of the interior angles is 360360^\circ.

  3. Therefore, we have: Q+S+P+R=360\angle Q + \angle S + \angle P + \angle R = 360^\circ

  4. Substituting the known values: 60+90+P+R=36060^\circ + 90^\circ + \angle P + \angle R = 360^\circ Simplifying: 150+P+R=360150^\circ + \angle P + \angle R = 360^\circ P+R=210\angle P + \angle R = 210^\circ

  5. In an isosceles trapezoid with PQ=PSPQ = PS and PQRSPQ \parallel RS, opposite angles (formed by non-parallel sides) are supplementary. Thus: Q+R=180andS+P=180\angle Q + \angle R = 180^\circ \quad \text{and} \quad \angle S + \angle P = 180^\circ

  6. Since Q=60\angle Q = 60^\circ, we have: R=18060=120\angle R = 180^\circ - 60^\circ = 120^\circ

  7. Since S=90\angle S = 90^\circ, we have: P=18090=90\angle P = 180^\circ - 90^\circ = 90^\circ

Final Answer

The other two angles are:

  • P=90\angle P = 90^\circ
  • R=120\angle R = 120^\circ

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Here are five related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. How do you determine the sum of angles in any quadrilateral?
  2. What are the properties of an isosceles trapezoid?
  3. Why are opposite angles supplementary in an isosceles trapezoid?
  4. How can parallel sides in a quadrilateral help in angle calculations?
  5. What differentiates an isosceles trapezoid from other quadrilaterals?

Tip: In any quadrilateral with parallel sides, using properties of supplementary angles can simplify angle calculations significantly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Quadrilaterals
Trapezoids
Parallel Lines
Angle Sum Property

Formulas

Sum of interior angles in a quadrilateral: ∠Q + ∠S + ∠P + ∠R = 360°

Theorems

Angle sum property of quadrilaterals
Properties of isosceles trapezoids

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 9