Math Problem Statement

The measures of angles 2 and 13 are 42° and 58°. What is the measure of angle 8?

Solution

In this geometry problem, lines l1l_1 and l2l_2 are parallel, and they are intersected by transversals pp and qq. The measures of angles 2 and 13 are provided as 42° and 58°, respectively, and we are asked to find the measure of angle 8.

Let's break it down step by step:

  1. Parallel Line Properties: Since l1l_1 and l2l_2 are parallel, corresponding, alternate interior, and vertically opposite angles are equal.

  2. Angle 2 (42°): Angle 2 corresponds to angle 6 (since they are on the same side of the transversal and in corresponding positions). Therefore: Angle 6=42°\text{Angle 6} = 42°

  3. Angle 13 (58°): Angle 13 is vertically opposite angle 12, so: Angle 12=58°\text{Angle 12} = 58°

  4. Using Linear Pair Rule: Angles 6 and 8 are supplementary (since they form a linear pair along line qq), meaning: Angle 6+Angle 8=180°\text{Angle 6} + \text{Angle 8} = 180° Substituting the value of angle 6: 42°+Angle 8=180°42° + \text{Angle 8} = 180° Solving for angle 8: Angle 8=180°42°=138°\text{Angle 8} = 180° - 42° = 138°

Thus, the measure of angle 8 is 138°.

Do you want further clarification or more details? Here are a few related questions to expand on the topic:

  1. What is the relationship between angles 1 and 5 in the figure?
  2. How do alternate interior angles work in this setup?
  3. How can we find the measure of angle 7 using the same principles?
  4. What would change if lines l1l_1 and l2l_2 were not parallel?
  5. How do you identify corresponding angles in any parallel line diagram?

Tip: Always check whether lines are parallel to use angle properties like alternate interior angles or corresponding angles effectively.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parallel Lines
Transversals
Angle Properties
Linear Pairs
Corresponding Angles

Formulas

Linear Pair: Angle 6 + Angle 8 = 180°
Angle Correspondence: Angle 2 = Angle 6
Vertical Angles: Angle 13 = Angle 12

Theorems

Corresponding Angles Theorem
Linear Pair Postulate
Vertical Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8