Math Problem Statement

Find the value of x in the figure shown.

Line A D is horizontal. Ray Z C is vertical extending up from point Z on line A D. Ray Z B is diagonal extending up and right from point Z. Angle A Z C is a right angle. Angle C Z B measures 39 degrees. Angle B Z D measures left parenthesis 3 x right parenthesis degrees.

Solution

To find the value of xx, let's break down the information given:

  • Line ADAD is horizontal.
  • Ray ZCZC is vertical, extending upwards from point ZZ on line ADAD.
  • Ray ZBZB is diagonal, extending up and to the right from point ZZ.
  • Angle AZCAZC is a right angle, meaning AZC=90\angle AZC = 90^\circ.
  • CZB=39\angle CZB = 39^\circ.
  • BZD=3x\angle BZD = 3x.

From this, we can infer that the total angle around point ZZ must sum up to 360360^\circ because it is a full rotation. Therefore, we can set up the following equation:

AZC+CZB+BZD=360\angle AZC + \angle CZB + \angle BZD = 360^\circ

Substituting the known values:

90+39+3x=36090^\circ + 39^\circ + 3x = 360^\circ

Now, solving for xx:

129+3x=360129^\circ + 3x = 360^\circ

Subtract 129° from both sides:

3x=3601293x = 360^\circ - 129^\circ 3x=2313x = 231^\circ

Now, divide by 3:

x=2313=77x = \frac{231^\circ}{3} = 77^\circ

Thus, the value of xx is 7777^\circ.

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Additional Questions:

  1. How do the angles around a point always sum to 360°?
  2. What is the relationship between adjacent angles when two lines intersect?
  3. How do you solve for variables in geometric angle equations?
  4. What is the difference between acute, right, and obtuse angles?
  5. What role does the sum of angles in a triangle play in solving geometry problems?

Tip: When solving for unknown angles in geometric diagrams, always check if the angles around a point add up to 360°, or if there are other geometric properties (like supplementary or complementary angles) that can help simplify the problem.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Linear Pair and Angle Sum Properties

Formulas

Sum of angles around a point: 360°
Linear pair property: sum of adjacent angles = 180°

Theorems

Sum of angles around a point theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10