Math Problem Statement

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Find all the missing angles in the given diagram with two marked angles (40° and 50°).

Solution

To solve for the missing angles in the diagram, let's break it down based on the relationships between angles formed by parallel lines and transversals.

Given Information:

  • The diagram shows two transversals intersecting a set of parallel lines.
  • There are two marked angles:
    1. 4040^\circ on the top left.
    2. 5050^\circ near the bottom right.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Angle 1 (Corresponding to 40°): The 4040^\circ angle is part of a transversal intersecting parallel lines. By the corresponding angles rule (angles in the same position when a transversal crosses parallel lines), the angle directly across from it (upper-right side) is also 4040^\circ.

  2. Angle 2 (Vertically Opposite 40°): Vertically opposite angles are equal. Therefore, the angle directly opposite 4040^\circ (above the transversal on the opposite side) is also 4040^\circ.

  3. Angle 3 (Linear Pair with 40°): Adjacent angles on a straight line are supplementary, which means they sum up to 180180^\circ. The angle next to 4040^\circ on the same line is: 18040=140180^\circ - 40^\circ = 140^\circ

  4. Angle 4 (Corresponding to 50°): Similarly, the 5050^\circ angle at the bottom right forms corresponding angles with the transversal across the parallel lines. So, the angle in the corresponding position (upper left of the second transversal) is also 5050^\circ.

  5. Angle 5 (Vertically Opposite 50°): Vertically opposite angles are equal. Therefore, the angle opposite the 5050^\circ is also 5050^\circ.

  6. Angle 6 (Linear Pair with 50°): The adjacent angle on the straight line next to 5050^\circ is supplementary. Therefore, it is: 18050=130180^\circ - 50^\circ = 130^\circ

Now we have identified all the missing angles using rules such as corresponding angles, vertically opposite angles, and linear pair (supplementary angles).

Would you like a more detailed explanation of any of these steps?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. How can you identify alternate interior angles in this diagram?
  2. What is the difference between corresponding and alternate angles?
  3. Can you explain why vertically opposite angles are always equal?
  4. How would the diagram change if the lines were not parallel?
  5. Could you use these rules to solve for missing angles in non-parallel line diagrams?

Tip: Always look for transversal and parallel line relationships to quickly identify equal or supplementary angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallel Lines
Transversals
Angles

Formulas

Sum of angles on a straight line: 180°
Vertically opposite angles are equal

Theorems

Corresponding angles
Vertically opposite angles
Linear pair (supplementary angles)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9