Math Problem Statement

IF SHOWN AB AND CD ARE STRAIGHT LINES FIND X IN EACH CASE

If shown, AB and CD are straight lines. Find x in each case.

Solution

To find xx, let's break down the information given in the problem:

  1. The lines ABAB and CDCD are straight, and we are provided with angles around point OO.
  2. AOK=5x\angle AOK = 5x, BOC=4x\angle BOC = 4x, and the angle between these two is given as 170170^\circ.
  3. Since KOL\angle KOL is marked as a right angle, it measures 9090^\circ.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Since the point OO forms angles around a straight line, the sum of all angles around OO must be 360360^\circ.

    The total angles given: AOK+KOL+BOC+170=360\angle AOK + \angle KOL + \angle BOC + 170^\circ = 360^\circ

    Substituting the given expressions: 5x+90+4x+170=3605x + 90^\circ + 4x + 170^\circ = 360^\circ

  2. Combine like terms: 9x+260=3609x + 260^\circ = 360^\circ

  3. Subtract 260260^\circ from both sides to isolate 9x9x: 9x=1009x = 100^\circ

  4. Divide by 9 to solve for xx: x=100911.11x = \frac{100^\circ}{9} \approx 11.11^\circ

Thus, the value of xx is approximately 11.1111.11^\circ.

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Related Questions

  1. What are the properties of supplementary angles and how are they used in geometry problems?
  2. How do you find the angles around a point in more complex geometric shapes?
  3. What is the sum of the interior angles in different types of polygons?
  4. How would the problem change if one of the lines was not straight?
  5. Can we use trigonometry to solve similar types of problems?

Tip

Always check the sum of angles around a point; it should equal 360360^\circ. This is a useful property in many geometric problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle properties around a point
Linear pairs

Formulas

Sum of angles around a point = 360°

Theorems

Supplementary angles
Angles around a point

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10