Math Problem Statement

In the given figure p || q. Find the unknown angles.

Solution

From the given image, we can see that two parallel lines pp and qq are intersected by a transversal. The angles are marked around the points of intersection. Specifically:

  • Angle g=105g = 105^\circ is given.
  • The task is to determine the other unknown angles a,b,c,d,e,a, b, c, d, e, and ff.

Step-by-step Solution:

  1. Using the property of vertically opposite angles:

    • At the intersection of the transversal and line qq, g=105g = 105^\circ implies e=105e = 105^\circ (vertically opposite angles).
  2. Using the property of corresponding angles:

    • Since pqp \parallel q and the transversal intersects them:
      • g=bg = b (corresponding angles), so b=105b = 105^\circ.
      • e=ce = c (corresponding angles), so c=105c = 105^\circ.
  3. Using the property of supplementary angles:

    • On a straight line, angles on the same side of the transversal are supplementary:
      • g+f=180g + f = 180^\circ, so f=180105=75f = 180^\circ - 105^\circ = 75^\circ.
      • e+d=180e + d = 180^\circ, so d=180105=75d = 180^\circ - 105^\circ = 75^\circ.
  4. Using the property of alternate interior angles:

    • Since pqp \parallel q:
      • f=af = a (alternate interior angles), so a=75a = 75^\circ.

Final Values:

  • a=75a = 75^\circ
  • b=105b = 105^\circ
  • c=105c = 105^\circ
  • d=75d = 75^\circ
  • e=105e = 105^\circ
  • f=75f = 75^\circ

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Related Questions:

  1. What are the properties of corresponding and alternate interior angles?
  2. How can you verify that the lines are parallel using angle relationships?
  3. What are supplementary angles, and how are they used in parallel line problems?
  4. Can this method be applied to non-parallel lines? Why or why not?
  5. How does the concept of transversals help in real-life geometric applications?

Tip:

Always check the relationships between angles (corresponding, alternate, or supplementary) when working with parallel lines and transversals.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parallel lines
Transversals
Properties of angles

Formulas

Vertically opposite angles are equal
Corresponding angles are equal for parallel lines
Alternate interior angles are equal for parallel lines
Supplementary angles sum to 180°

Theorems

Properties of parallel lines cut by a transversal

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9