Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of each angle in this diagram: a) \( \angle DRS \) b) \( \angle QRC \) c) \( \angle DRQ \) d) \( \angle RSE \) e) \( \angle FST \) f) \( \angle RSF \)

Solution

To solve for the angles given in the diagram, let's analyze the relationships between the lines, angles, and the provided 6565^\circ angle:


a) DRS\angle DRS:

The lines DRDR and STST are parallel, and RSRS is a transversal line.

By the property of alternate interior angles: DRS=QRS=65\angle DRS = \angle QRS = 65^\circ Answer: DRS=65\angle DRS = 65^\circ


b) QRC\angle QRC:

Since DRSTDR \parallel ST and RSRS is a transversal, QRC\angle QRC is supplementary to QRS\angle QRS (linear pair of angles).

QRC=18065=115\angle QRC = 180^\circ - 65^\circ = 115^\circ Answer: QRC=115\angle QRC = 115^\circ


c) DRQ\angle DRQ:

Here, DRSTDR \parallel ST and PQPQ is a transversal. DRQ\angle DRQ forms a corresponding angle with PQB\angle PQB (which is 6565^\circ).

DRQ=65\angle DRQ = 65^\circ Answer: DRQ=65\angle DRQ = 65^\circ


d) RSE\angle RSE:

Since RSRS is a transversal and DRSTDR \parallel ST, RSE\angle RSE forms a corresponding angle with QRS\angle QRS.

RSE=65\angle RSE = 65^\circ Answer: RSE=65\angle RSE = 65^\circ


e) FST\angle FST:

FSTFST is a straight angle (on the line STST), so it measures:

FST=180\angle FST = 180^\circ Answer: FST=180\angle FST = 180^\circ


f) RSF\angle RSF:

RSF\angle RSF and RSE\angle RSE form a linear pair of angles. Therefore:

RSF=18065=115\angle RSF = 180^\circ - 65^\circ = 115^\circ Answer: RSF=115\angle RSF = 115^\circ


Final Answers Summary:

a) DRS=65\angle DRS = 65^\circ
b) QRC=115\angle QRC = 115^\circ
c) DRQ=65\angle DRQ = 65^\circ
d) RSE=65\angle RSE = 65^\circ
e) FST=180\angle FST = 180^\circ
f) RSF=115\angle RSF = 115^\circ


Do you need explanations for any specific step? Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What are alternate interior angles, and how are they identified?
  2. How do you determine corresponding angles with parallel lines?
  3. Why do linear pairs of angles always add up to 180180^\circ?
  4. What is the difference between supplementary and complementary angles?
  5. How can transversal lines create different angle relationships with parallel lines?

Tip: Always look for parallel lines and transversal relationships when solving for angles in geometry diagrams!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parallel Lines
Transversal
Angle Relationships

Formulas

Sum of Linear Pair = 180°
Alternate Interior Angles
Corresponding Angles

Theorems

Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
Corresponding Angles Postulate

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10