Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of the missing angles. Given angles are 131° and 54°, with corresponding variables g, h, m, and k.

Solution

To find the missing angles in this diagram, we can apply basic principles from geometry, such as:

  1. Vertical angles are equal (angles opposite each other when two lines cross).
  2. Linear pair: The sum of angles on a straight line is 180180^\circ.

We have two sets of intersecting lines:

  1. For angle gg: Since angle 131131^\circ and angle gg are a linear pair, we have: g=180131=49g = 180^\circ - 131^\circ = 49^\circ

  2. For angle hh: Angle hh is vertically opposite to the given angle 131131^\circ, so: h=131h = 131^\circ

  3. For angle mm: Angle mm is vertically opposite to the given angle 5454^\circ, so: m=54m = 54^\circ

  4. For angle kk: Since angle 5454^\circ and angle kk are a linear pair, we have: k=18054=126k = 180^\circ - 54^\circ = 126^\circ

Final Answers:

  • g=49g = 49^\circ
  • h=131h = 131^\circ
  • m=54m = 54^\circ
  • k=126k = 126^\circ

Would you like any further details or explanations?

Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What are vertical angles, and why are they always equal?
  2. How can you identify a linear pair of angles in a diagram?
  3. How would the solution change if the given angles were supplementary instead of vertical?
  4. How do parallel lines affect angle relationships in similar problems?
  5. How does knowing that the sum of angles around a point is 360360^\circ help solve more complex problems?

Tip: When dealing with intersecting lines, always check for vertical angles and linear pairs to simplify your calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Vertical Angles
Linear Pair

Formulas

g = 180° - 131°
h = 131°
m = 54°
k = 180° - 54°

Theorems

Vertical angles are equal
Linear pairs sum up to 180°

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8