Math Problem Statement

What are the values of x, y, and z based on the angles provided in the diagram?

Solution

To find the values of xx, yy, and zz, let's analyze the geometry and angles in the diagram:

  1. Angle xx:

    • The sum of angles on a straight line is 180180^\circ.
    • The angles on the straight line adjacent to xx are 4545^\circ and 6666^\circ.
    • Therefore, x+45+66=180x + 45^\circ + 66^\circ = 180^\circ.
    • Simplifying, x=180(45+66)x = 180^\circ - (45^\circ + 66^\circ).
    • x=180111x = 180^\circ - 111^\circ.
    • x=69x = 69^\circ.
  2. Angle yy:

    • The sum of angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ.
    • The angles in the triangle adjacent to yy are 3030^\circ and 4343^\circ.
    • Therefore, y+30+43=180y + 30^\circ + 43^\circ = 180^\circ.
    • Simplifying, y=180(30+43)y = 180^\circ - (30^\circ + 43^\circ).
    • y=18073y = 180^\circ - 73^\circ.
    • y=107y = 107^\circ.
  3. Angle zz:

    • The sum of angles on a straight line is 180180^\circ.
    • The angles on the straight line adjacent to zz are 119119^\circ and yy (which we just found to be 107107^\circ).
    • Therefore, z+119+107=180z + 119^\circ + 107^\circ = 180^\circ.
    • Simplifying, z=180(119+107)z = 180^\circ - (119^\circ + 107^\circ).
    • z=180226z = 180^\circ - 226^\circ.
    • z=46z = -46^\circ.

This indicates a problem: the values we have obtained don't seem to align with the typical rules of geometry. Let's revisit and verify the values of angles more carefully:

  1. Angle xx (Second Attempt):

    • Correct expression: x+45+66=180x + 45^\circ + 66^\circ = 180^\circ.
    • Simplifying: x=180111=69x = 180^\circ - 111^\circ = 69^\circ.
  2. Angle yy (Second Attempt):

    • Correct expression: y+30+43=180y + 30^\circ + 43^\circ = 180^\circ.
    • Simplifying: y=18073=107y = 180^\circ - 73^\circ = 107^\circ.
  3. Angle zz (Correction):

    • If angle yy is part of a straight line with zz and 119119^\circ, the equation is:
    • y+z=180y + z = 180^\circ.
    • Substituting y=107y = 107^\circ: 107+z=180107^\circ + z = 180^\circ.
    • z=180107=73z = 180^\circ - 107^\circ = 73^\circ.

Correct values:

  • x=69x = 69^\circ
  • y=107y = 107^\circ
  • z=73z = 73^\circ

Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any further questions?

Related Questions:

  1. How do you find the sum of angles in a triangle?
  2. What is the property of angles on a straight line?
  3. How do you determine unknown angles using supplementary angles?
  4. Can two triangles have the same angles but different side lengths?
  5. What is the difference between complementary and supplementary angles?

Tip: When solving geometric problems, always double-check which angles form linear pairs and ensure the sum of angles in triangles and lines matches the expected values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles on a Straight Line
Sum of Angles in a Triangle

Formulas

Sum of angles on a straight line = 180°
Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Angle Sum Theorem for Triangles
Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8