Math Problem Statement

Find the values of x and y for the given geometry problems involving parallel lines and transversals.

Solution

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Problem 31

Given: Lines lml \parallel m. Find xx.

In the triangle ABC\triangle ABC:

  • The sum of angles in a triangle is 180°.
  • Given angles:
    • B=50\angle B = 50^\circ
    • C=115\angle C = 115^\circ

Using the angle sum property: x+50+115=180x + 50^\circ + 115^\circ = 180^\circ x+165=180x + 165^\circ = 180^\circ x=15x = 15^\circ

Answer: x=15x = 15^\circ


Problem 32

Given: lml \parallel m and nn is a transversal. Find xx.

Since lml \parallel m, corresponding angles are equal.

  1. 3y=x+153y = x + 15^\circ
  2. 2y+25=3y2y + 25^\circ = 3y

Solving the second equation: 2y+25=3y2y + 25^\circ = 3y 25=y25^\circ = y

Substitute y=25y = 25^\circ into the first equation: 3(25)=x+153(25^\circ) = x + 15^\circ 75=x+1575^\circ = x + 15^\circ x=60x = 60^\circ

Answer: x=60x = 60^\circ, y=25y = 25^\circ


Problem 33

For what value of xx, lml \parallel m.

Given angles in the figure:

  • 5050^\circ (corresponding angle to x20x - 20^\circ)
  • 120120^\circ (alternate angle)

Since lml \parallel m, the sum of the interior angles on the same side of the transversal should be 180°: 50+(x20)=12050^\circ + (x - 20^\circ) = 120^\circ x=90x = 90^\circ


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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parallel lines
Transversals
Corresponding angles
Interior angles
Triangle angle sum

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: x + y + z = 180°
Corresponding angles theorem
Alternate interior angles theorem

Theorems

Parallel line theorem
Angle sum property of triangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10