Math Problem Statement

In the figure below, m∠2 = 52°. Find m∠1, m∠3, and m∠4.

Solution

In the given diagram, we know that:

  • m2=52m \angle 2 = 52^\circ.

Since angles 2 and 4 are vertical angles, they are equal. Thus:

m4=m2=52m \angle 4 = m \angle 2 = 52^\circ

Angles 1 and 2 form a linear pair (they are supplementary since they are on a straight line). Therefore:

m1+m2=180m \angle 1 + m \angle 2 = 180^\circ

Substitute the value of m2m \angle 2:

m1+52=180m \angle 1 + 52^\circ = 180^\circ m1=18052=128m \angle 1 = 180^\circ - 52^\circ = 128^\circ

Similarly, angles 1 and 3 are vertical angles, so they are also equal:

m3=m1=128m \angle 3 = m \angle 1 = 128^\circ

Summary

  • m1=128m \angle 1 = 128^\circ
  • m3=128m \angle 3 = 128^\circ
  • m4=52m \angle 4 = 52^\circ

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Related Questions

  1. How can we determine if two angles are vertical?
  2. What are linear pairs of angles and how do they relate to supplementary angles?
  3. Why are vertical angles always equal?
  4. What is the relationship between complementary and supplementary angles?
  5. How would the solution change if m2=60m \angle 2 = 60^\circ instead?

Tip

Remember that vertical angles are always equal, and angles on a straight line add up to 180180^\circ. This helps in finding unknown angles in intersecting lines.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Vertical Angles
Linear Pairs
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

m∠1 + m∠2 = 180° (Linear Pair)
Vertical Angles are Equal

Theorems

Vertical Angles Theorem
Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8