Math Problem Statement

For the rhombus shown, find the measures of ∠1, ∠2, ∠3, and ∠4.

Solution

This problem involves finding the angles in a rhombus with given diagonal properties.

Key information:

  1. The rhombus is split by diagonals, which meet at a right angle (90°).
  2. One of the angles is given as 53°.

Steps to Solve:

  1. Angle at the intersection of diagonals: Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other perpendicularly, meaning the angles they form at the intersection are always 90°.

    • Thus, 3=90\angle 3 = 90^\circ.
  2. Using the property of the rhombus: Diagonals bisect opposite angles equally. So, each angle of the rhombus will be split into two equal parts by the diagonals.

  3. Given angle 2=53\angle 2 = 53^\circ: This is half of the total angle at the vertex between sides 2 and 4.

    • Therefore, the total angle at that vertex is 2×53=1062 \times 53^\circ = 106^\circ.
    • This also means m1=106m\angle 1 = 106^\circ, because diagonals bisect angles of a rhombus equally.
  4. Remaining angles: The other two angles (where sides 1 and 3 meet) must be supplementary to 106106^\circ, meaning they sum to 180180^\circ with it.

    • The total opposite angle is 180106=74180^\circ - 106^\circ = 74^\circ.
    • Since diagonals bisect the angles, 4=742=37\angle 4 = \frac{74^\circ}{2} = 37^\circ.

Final Angle Measures:

  • m1=106m\angle 1 = 106^\circ
  • m2=53m\angle 2 = 53^\circ
  • m3=90m\angle 3 = 90^\circ
  • m4=37m\angle 4 = 37^\circ

Let me know if you'd like further explanation! Here are some related questions:

  1. What are the properties of the diagonals of a rhombus?
  2. How do the diagonals of a rhombus bisect angles?
  3. Why are diagonals in a rhombus perpendicular?
  4. How can supplementary angles help in finding unknown angles in polygons?
  5. How do you calculate angles in other quadrilaterals with diagonals?

Tip: In any rhombus, the diagonals bisect each other at 90°, a useful property for calculating angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Properties of Rhombus
Angle Properties
Diagonals

Formulas

Sum of angles in a quadrilateral = 360°
Diagonals of a rhombus bisect angles
Diagonals of a rhombus intersect at 90°

Theorems

Diagonal properties of a rhombus
Angle bisector theorem
Supplementary angles theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10