Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of the missing angles. One angle is given as 31°, and we need to find angles b and c formed by intersecting lines.

Solution

In this diagram, we see intersecting lines forming angles. Here's how we can find the missing angles:

  1. Angle bb and the given angle (31°) are vertically opposite angles. Vertically opposite angles are equal. Therefore: b=31b = 31^\circ

  2. Angle cc is on a straight line with the 31° angle. Angles on a straight line are supplementary, meaning their sum is 180°. Thus, we can calculate angle cc as: c=18031=149c = 180^\circ - 31^\circ = 149^\circ

Therefore:

  • b=31b = 31^\circ
  • c=149c = 149^\circ

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Related Questions:

  1. What are vertically opposite angles and why are they equal?
  2. How do supplementary angles on a straight line add up to 180°?
  3. What is the difference between complementary and supplementary angles?
  4. How can I identify corresponding and alternate interior angles in a diagram?
  5. Are all vertically opposite angles equal regardless of line intersections?

Tip:

Always remember that vertically opposite angles are equal, and angles on a straight line sum up to 180°.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Vertically Opposite Angles
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

Vertically Opposite Angles: Vertically opposite angles are equal.
Supplementary Angles: Angles on a straight line sum to 180°.

Theorems

Vertically Opposite Angles Theorem
Straight Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8