Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of each numbered angle formed by a transversal intersecting two parallel lines, given that angle 5 is 55° and angle 8 is 96°.

Solution

To solve for the measures of the numbered angles in the given diagram, we can use several geometric properties related to parallel lines, such as corresponding angles, alternate interior angles, and supplementary angles.

Steps:

  1. Corresponding Angles: When two parallel lines are intersected by a transversal, corresponding angles are equal.
  2. Alternate Interior Angles: These angles, formed on opposite sides of the transversal between the parallel lines, are equal.
  3. Linear Pair: Adjacent angles on the same line sum to 180° (supplementary angles).

Let's use this approach to find the measure of each angle, given that the lines mm and nn are parallel, and the diagram gives us two known angles: 5=55\angle 5 = 55^\circ and 8=96\angle 8 = 96^\circ.

Angle Measures:

  • m1\mathbf{m\angle 1}: This is a corresponding angle to 5\angle 5. Since corresponding angles are congruent, m1=55m\angle 1 = 55^\circ.

  • m2\mathbf{m\angle 2}: This is an alternate interior angle to 8\angle 8, so m2=96m\angle 2 = 96^\circ.

  • m3\mathbf{m\angle 3}: This angle forms a linear pair with 1\angle 1, so m3=18055=125m\angle 3 = 180^\circ - 55^\circ = 125^\circ.

  • m4\mathbf{m\angle 4}: This is a vertical angle to 3\angle 3, so m4=125m\angle 4 = 125^\circ.

  • m5\mathbf{m\angle 5}: Given in the diagram as 5555^\circ.

  • m6\mathbf{m\angle 6}: This is a corresponding angle to 8\angle 8, so m6=96m\angle 6 = 96^\circ.

  • m7\mathbf{m\angle 7}: This angle forms a linear pair with 6\angle 6, so m7=18096=84m\angle 7 = 180^\circ - 96^\circ = 84^\circ.

  • m8\mathbf{m\angle 8}: Given in the diagram as 9696^\circ.

Final Answers:

  • m1=55m\angle 1 = 55^\circ
  • m2=96m\angle 2 = 96^\circ
  • m3=125m\angle 3 = 125^\circ
  • m4=125m\angle 4 = 125^\circ
  • m5=55m\angle 5 = 55^\circ
  • m6=96m\angle 6 = 96^\circ
  • m7=84m\angle 7 = 84^\circ
  • m8=96m\angle 8 = 96^\circ

Would you like further explanations on these calculations or more details about geometric properties?

Here are 5 related questions to extend your learning:

  1. How can you determine the measure of other angles using alternate exterior angles?
  2. What property relates vertical angles and their measures?
  3. What happens to angle measures if the transversal is perpendicular to the parallel lines?
  4. How do you prove that two angles are supplementary or complementary in a diagram like this?
  5. What is the difference between corresponding angles and alternate interior angles?

Tip: Remember, angles that form a linear pair always add up to 180°.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallel Lines
Transversals
Corresponding Angles
Alternate Interior Angles
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

Corresponding Angles Postulate
Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
Linear Pair Postulate

Theorems

Corresponding Angles Postulate
Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
Linear Pair Postulate

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10