Math Problem Statement

In the diagram, PRT and QRS are straight lines. Given angles PRS = 50°, QRT = 95°, and RTS = x, find the value of x.

Solution

In the diagram, you are given two straight lines, PRTPRT and QRSQRS, and a few angles. Specifically, you are provided the following information:

  1. PRS=50\angle PRS = 50^\circ
  2. QRT=95\angle QRT = 95^\circ
  3. RTS=x\angle RTS = x^\circ

To solve for xx, let's apply the following steps:

Step 1: Use the fact that QRT\angle QRT and SRT\angle SRT are supplementary

Since QRSQRS is a straight line, we know that: QRT+SRT=180\angle QRT + \angle SRT = 180^\circ Given that QRT=95\angle QRT = 95^\circ, we can find SRT\angle SRT: 95+SRT=18095^\circ + \angle SRT = 180^\circ SRT=18095=85\angle SRT = 180^\circ - 95^\circ = 85^\circ

Step 2: Use the sum of angles in RTS\triangle RTS

In RTS\triangle RTS, the sum of the internal angles must be 180180^\circ. Therefore, we have: RTS+SRT+RST=180\angle RTS + \angle SRT + \angle RST = 180^\circ We already know RTS=x\angle RTS = x^\circ and SRT=85\angle SRT = 85^\circ, and RST=50\angle RST = 50^\circ is given. Plugging in these values: x+85+50=180x + 85^\circ + 50^\circ = 180^\circ x+135=180x + 135^\circ = 180^\circ x=180135=45x = 180^\circ - 135^\circ = 45^\circ

Thus, the value of xx is 45\boxed{45^\circ}.

Final Answer:

The correct answer is B\boxed{B}.

Would you like further clarification or details on any steps?


Here are 5 related questions to practice:

  1. If QRT\angle QRT was 100°, what would xx be?
  2. How do you calculate exterior angles in triangles?
  3. What is the sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral?
  4. In any triangle, how can you determine the third angle if you have two?
  5. What are supplementary angles, and how are they applied in straight-line geometry?

Tip: Always remember that the sum of angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ. This rule is fundamental in many geometry problems!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangles
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Supplementary angles: angle 1 + angle 2 = 180°

Theorems

Supplementary angles
Sum of interior angles of a triangle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9