Math Problem Statement

If m∠3 = 105° and m∠4 = 140°, find the other angles in the given geometric figure.

Solution

The problem involves a triangle with various angles labeled from m1m \angle 1 to m7m \angle 7. The given values are m3=105m \angle 3 = 105^\circ and m4=140m \angle 4 = 140^\circ. The task is to find the measures of the other angles.

Analyzing the Diagram:

  1. Linear Pair Relationships:

    • m3m \angle 3 and m2m \angle 2 are on a straight line, so they form a linear pair. Therefore: m3+m2=180m \angle 3 + m \angle 2 = 180^\circ Substituting m3=105m \angle 3 = 105^\circ, we get: m2=180105=75m \angle 2 = 180^\circ - 105^\circ = 75^\circ

    • Similarly, m4m \angle 4 and m1m \angle 1 form a linear pair: m4+m1=180m \angle 4 + m \angle 1 = 180^\circ Substituting m4=140m \angle 4 = 140^\circ, we get: m1=180140=40m \angle 1 = 180^\circ - 140^\circ = 40^\circ

  2. Vertically Opposite Angles:

    • Vertically opposite angles are equal, so: m2=m5=75m \angle 2 = m \angle 5 = 75^\circ m1=m6=40m \angle 1 = m \angle 6 = 40^\circ
  3. Sum of Angles on a Straight Line:

    • For angles 3, 7, and 5, m7m \angle 7 is a part of the straight line with m3m \angle 3 and m5m \angle 5, so: m7+m3=180m \angle 7 + m \angle 3 = 180^\circ Substituting m3=105m \angle 3 = 105^\circ, we get: m7=180105=75m \angle 7 = 180^\circ - 105^\circ = 75^\circ

Summary of Angle Measures:

  • m1=40m \angle 1 = 40^\circ
  • m2=75m \angle 2 = 75^\circ
  • m5=75m \angle 5 = 75^\circ
  • m6=40m \angle 6 = 40^\circ
  • m7=75m \angle 7 = 75^\circ

Would you like more details or have any further questions?

Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do vertically opposite angles form?
  2. What is the significance of linear pairs in geometry?
  3. Can you prove that the sum of angles in a triangle is always 180180^\circ?
  4. How do you determine if two angles are supplementary?
  5. How would the calculations change if m4m \angle 4 were different?

Tip: Understanding the properties of vertically opposite angles and linear pairs is fundamental to solving many geometry problems involving angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Linear Pair
Vertically Opposite Angles
Straight Line Angles

Formulas

m∠3 + m∠2 = 180°
m∠4 + m∠1 = 180°
m∠7 + m∠3 = 180°

Theorems

Linear Pair Theorem
Vertically Opposite Angles Theorem
Sum of Angles on a Straight Line

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9