Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of the missing angles in the given diagram where h = 127°, m = 98°.

Solution

To solve for the missing angles gg, hh, kk, and mm, we will apply the concepts of vertically opposite angles and supplementary angles.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Vertically Opposite Angles:

    • Angle hh and the given 127127^\circ are vertically opposite angles. Therefore: h=127h = 127^\circ
  2. Supplementary Angles:

    • gg is adjacent to 127127^\circ and forms a straight line with it. Since adjacent angles on a straight line sum to 180180^\circ, we can find gg as: g=180127=53g = 180^\circ - 127^\circ = 53^\circ
  3. Vertically Opposite Angles (Again):

    • Angle mm and the given 9898^\circ are vertically opposite angles. Therefore: m=98m = 98^\circ
  4. Supplementary Angles (Again):

    • Angle kk is adjacent to 9898^\circ and forms a straight line with it. So, we can find kk as: k=18098=82k = 180^\circ - 98^\circ = 82^\circ

Final Answer:

g=53,h=127,k=82,m=98g = 53^\circ, \quad h = 127^\circ, \quad k = 82^\circ, \quad m = 98^\circ

Would you like further details on any of these steps or explanations?

Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do vertically opposite angles relate to each other?
  2. What is the sum of adjacent angles on a straight line?
  3. If one angle of a straight line is xx, how would you find the other angle?
  4. Can you explain why supplementary angles sum to 180180^\circ?
  5. How would the answer change if the given angles were different, say 120120^\circ and 100100^\circ?

Tip: Always remember that vertically opposite angles are equal, and angles on a straight line always sum up to 180180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vertically Opposite Angles
Supplementary Angles
Angle Relationships

Formulas

g = 180° - h
k = 180° - m

Theorems

Vertically Opposite Angles Theorem
Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8