Math Problem Statement

Find the value of c and d. Explain your reasoning based on the given triangle with angles (2c - 15)°, 60°, (c + 55)°, and (2d)°.

Solution

In this diagram, we need to find the values of cc and dd. The angles given involve expressions in terms of cc and dd, along with known angles. To solve this, we can rely on the fact that the sum of angles in a triangle is always 180180^\circ.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Identify the triangle and its angles:
    The triangle formed has the following angles:

    • One angle is 6060^\circ,
    • The second angle is 2c152c - 15^\circ,
    • The third angle is 2d2d^\circ.
  2. Set up an equation using the triangle sum rule:
    The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is 180180^\circ. Therefore, the equation is: 60+(2c15)+2d=18060^\circ + (2c - 15^\circ) + 2d^\circ = 180^\circ Simplifying this: 45+2c+2d=18045^\circ + 2c + 2d = 180^\circ 2c+2d=1352c + 2d = 135^\circ c+d=67.5(Equation 1)c + d = 67.5^\circ \quad \text{(Equation 1)}

  3. Examine the parallelogram angle relationships:
    In the parallelogram, opposite angles are supplementary (i.e., their sum is 180180^\circ). Therefore, we have the equation for the supplementary angle pair: (c+55)+(2d)=180(c + 55^\circ) + (2d^\circ) = 180^\circ Simplifying this: c+2d+55=180c + 2d + 55^\circ = 180^\circ c+2d=125(Equation 2)c + 2d = 125^\circ \quad \text{(Equation 2)}

  4. Solve the system of equations:
    Now we have two equations:

    1. c+d=67.5c + d = 67.5^\circ
    2. c+2d=125c + 2d = 125^\circ

    Subtract the first equation from the second: (c+2d)(c+d)=12567.5(c + 2d) - (c + d) = 125^\circ - 67.5^\circ d=57.5d = 57.5^\circ

    Substitute d=57.5d = 57.5^\circ into Equation 1: c+57.5=67.5c + 57.5^\circ = 67.5^\circ c=10c = 10^\circ

Final values:

  • c=10c = 10^\circ
  • d=57.5d = 57.5^\circ

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you derive angle relationships in parallelograms?
  2. What is the sum of interior angles in different polygons?
  3. How does the triangle sum property work in other types of triangles?
  4. Can we apply the same reasoning to quadrilaterals like trapezoids?
  5. What are alternate ways to solve systems of linear equations?

Tip:

When solving geometry problems, always check whether certain shapes (like parallelograms or triangles) offer specific angle properties that can simplify your work!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle Sum Property
Linear Equations

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: 180°

Theorems

Angle Sum Property of a Triangle
Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10